The newly unearthed structure is called the House of Phaedra, named after a well-preserved painting of Phaedra and Hippolytus ...

Hippolytus was slain in Sardinia where he had been exiled for being elected as an antipope, the first in the history of the Church. He was reconciled to the Church before his martyrdom.

For one, it doesn’t have a traditional atrium, which the park called a “peculiarity.” A scene depicting the Greek myth of ...

The lack of atrium demonstrates changes in the taste and design of Roman homes in Pompeii at the time of the eruption.

The house is striking for the high level of wall decorations. It has been provisionally named the House of Phaedra after the ...

Despite lacking a traditional atrium, the house's lavish frescoes rival those of grander homes, highlighting changing Roman ...

A large reception room, or atrium, provided an entrance for entertaining where a family could display their trophies and ...

To register your interest please contact [email protected] providing details of the course you are teaching. Hippolytus (c.160–235 AD) occupies a unique place in Christian history as a ...

The frescoes mainly depict scenes from classic mythology. One well-preserved painting of Hippolytus and Phaedra, two characters from a Greek tragedy, gave the home its provisional name ...

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A scene depicting the Greek myth of Hippolytus and Phaedra is shown at the dig site in Pompeii, Italy. The dwelling is notable for its high level of wall decorations. It was later submerged in ash ...