Poison in the woundThe Greek warrior Achilles treats Telephus’s festering injuries by scraping rust from his spear into the wound. First century A.D., bas-relief, Herculaneum. How ancient is ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40 ... including a fawn, a freshly gutted boar, roosters, and fish. Researchers said this juxtaposition underscored the ...