Tag: Art Work

Ancient mosaic returns to Pompeii: Cultural treasure repatriated after Nazi theft

Jul 26, 2025

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in Ancient Rome, Everything Latin, Mosaics, Mount Vesuvius, Pompeii, Roman Empire

As reported by Giada Zampano & Andrea Rosa in The Independent online on Tuesday 15 July 2025 An erotic-themed mosaic from the Roman era was returned to Pompeii on Tuesday after being stolen by a Nazi during the Second World War. The mosaic panel, on travertine slabs, depicting an erotic theme from the Roman era, was returned to the archaeological park of…