Illustration
A 3rd century CE Roman floor mosaic depicting Bacchus, god of wine. From via Flaminia, Rome. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, May 26). Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1248/roman-bacchus-floor-mosaic/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 26, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1248/roman-bacchus-floor-mosaic/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 May 2013. Web. 28 Sep 2022.
