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Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii

Ancient Erotic Mosaic Stolen From Pompeii During World War II Finally Returns Home

A Nazi captain gave artwork, which depicts an intimate Roman romance, to a civilian. When he died, his heirs decided to return the piece to Italy

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Erotic ancient Roman mosaic looted by Nazi officer returned to Pompeii

The intimate artwork was taken during WWII by a German Nazi army captain assigned to military logistics in Italy.

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Roman-era mosaic panel with erotic theme that was stolen during World War II returns to Pompeii

An mosaic panel on travertine slabs from the Roman era has been returned to Pompeii after being stolen by a Nazi German captain during World War II.

Saucy 2,000-year-old ‘erotic art’ stolen by Nazis from Pompeii treasure trove during WW2 finally handed in

ANCIENT erotic art stolen from Pompeii more than 80 years ago has finally been returned, Italy’s cultural heritage police have announced. The 2,000-year-old mosaic, depicting a half-naked ...

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Ancient Roman 'perfume garden' blooms again nearly 1,900 years after Vesuvius eruption

Archaeologists have revitalized a Roman flower garden in Pompeii that survived an earthquake in 62 A.D. before being buried ...

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Exhibitions foster ties between ancient civilizations

At the Shanghai Museum in East China, a towering 2.4-meter-tall statue of Pharaoh Merneptah greets visitors to On Top of the ...

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Forget Pompeii—this remarkably well-preserved ancient city remains one of the best-kept secrets in the world of archaeology

Rome, too, is home to hidden historical treasures, like this remarkably well-preserved ancient port.

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