Rare Mosaic in Rutland Reveals Forgotten Trojan War Tale

Rare mosaic in Rutland reveals forgotten Trojan War tale

A paper by experts at the University of Leicester has been described as a "fascinating development".

Celebrated Rutland mosaic depicts 'long-lost' Troy story connecting Roman Britain to the ancient classical world

The team behind what has been described as 'one of the most significant mosaics discovered in the UK' have revealed that it depicts an alternative 'long-lost' telling of the Trojan War. New research from the University of Leicester has conclusively determined why the famous Ketton mosaic in Rutland - one of the most remarkable Roman discoveries in Britain for a century - cannot depict scenes from Homer's Iliad as was initially believed. Instead,…

Archaeology breakthrough as Trojan War mosaic unearthed in Britain depicts lost history

A Roman mosaic found in Britain has revealed a version of the Trojan War that was previously lost to history.According to new research from the University of Leicester, the mosaic, found in Rutland, draws upon an alternative telling of the ancient Greek myth, one first made popular by the playwright Aeschylus, rather than the epic poet Homer.The Ketton Mosaic, found near Stamford, and its surrounding villa complex have been designated a Schedule…