"Unearthing Trojan War Frescoes: Pompeii's Striking Roman Paintings Revealed"

In Pompeii, archaeologists have discovered well-preserved frescoes in a banquet hall, depicting scenes from the Trojan War myth, including Apollo attempting to seduce Cassandra and Zeus seducing Queen Leda. These paintings are associated with the Third Style of Roman wall painting, characterized by small, finely painted figures on monochromatic backgrounds. The banquet hall was likely used for evening feasts, with the flickering light of lamps creating the illusion of movement in the images. The discovery provides insight into the high-status residential properties in Pompeii's Regio IX and the artistic tastes of its inhabitants.