Illustration
A Roman mosaic from Arausio (Orange, France) depicting two centaurs. 2nd century CE. (Archaeological Museum, Orange)
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. Surrounded by archaeological sites, his special interests include ancient ceramics, architecture, and mythology. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at AHE.
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