There are around 2 million pieces that make up the Alexander the Great mosaic, but where did they come from?

The ancient artwork was uncovered during excavations at Pompeii in the 19th century ... A famous Roman mosaic depicting Alexander the Great is revealing new insights into antiquity.

Using a non-invasive method of analysis, researchers have discovered that the pieces making up the famous Pompeii mosaic of Alexander the Great came from a network of quarries across Europe.

During 19th-century excavations at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city that was buried in volcanic ash in 79 C.E. after the […] ...

where Alexander the Great led the Macedonians to victory against the Persian army of Darius III. Since its discovery in Pompeii in 1831, this piece has captivated artistic fascination and, more ...