Researchers uncovered this fresco of Helen of Troy and Paris in a newly excavated Pompeii dining room. (Pompeii Archaeological Park)

'Spectacular' Frescoes of Helen of Troy, Apollo and Zeus Unearthed Among the Ruins of Pompeii

Found in an ancient dining hall, the artworks depict characters associated with the Trojan War

Julia Binswanger

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Uncover the Surprising History of Hilton Head Island’s 16th Century Capital

The Coastal Discovery Museum’s upcoming exhibit will highlight the untold story of Santa Elena, the first European Colonial Capital in North America.

This Is What Being in Your Twenties Was Like in 18th-Century London

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Pioneering Artist Faith Ringgold Stitched Together Stories of Black Life

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The Colored Wall and the Woman

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