Roman Mosaics: Halicarnassus

The most famous mosaics from Halicarnassus come from the excavations by CT Newton (later keeper of Greek and Roman Antiquities … More

Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum

I would recomend anyone who can to see the exhibition at the British Museum before it ends on 29th September … More

Mosiacs often depicted scenes from Nature or the way in which people harvested natural products. From the British museum

Many mosaics have been discovered in the Roman provinces of North Africa. They have a distinct style reflecting the tastes … More

This months podcast blog is one of my favourite history podcasts. Most history podcasts tends to follow a logical sequence … More

Some other items of interest from Fishbourne Roman Palace

By the third century there is a clear change in the mosaics found in the Palace. Gone are the black-and-white … More

One of the most famous and complete mosaics at Fishbourne Palace is the Cupid on a dolphin mosaic. This dates … More

The original first century mosaics found in the Palace were of a black-and-white geometric pattern. The largest of these is … More

The Roman Palace at Fishbourne in West Sussex dates from the first century A.D. approximately 30 years after the conquest. … More