Cassandra

A black-walled banqueting hall decorated with scenes from Greek mythology, where ancient Romans feasted by candlelight, has been unearthed in Pompeii, the archaeological park said on April 11.

The exceptionally well-preserved frescoes show the god Apollo attempting to seduce Trojan priestess Cassandra, and Helen of Troy meeting Paris, an encounter which would lead to war.

Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable piece of ancient history in Pompeii, revealing a hidden gem that transports us back to the era of Emperor Augustus. Nestled within the ruins of this legendary Roman city lies a dining hall unlike any other, adorned with captivating frescoes dating back two millennia, Reuters reported.

A new banquet hall with stunning frescoes inspired by the Trojan War has been unearthed by archaeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed and buried under ash by the explosion of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 in southern Italy. According to experts, the recently uncovered frescoes are among the greatest to have emerged at the renowned archaeological site.

A new archaeological excavation reveals the discernible murals of Helen of Troy, Paris, Cassandra and Apollo - The 15-metre-long and 6-metre-wide hall belonged to a wealthy family

Greek artist Iro Kanakaki's (1945-1997) work from the series "Cassandra and Her Persecutors" is on display at the National Library of Greece (nlg.gr) from January 23 to March 22. Kanakaki's paintings bring to mind sharp criticism of the 1967-74 Greek junta, while opening up new possibilities of representation and narration, shaping a language that moves in the spirit of magical realism.

During the first decade of this century, Greece felt like a country where things were happening. Businesses were flourishing, the headline economic indicators were rosy and Greece was a proud new member of the core of Europe. The 2004 Olympic Games in many ways epitomized a unique way of Greek achievement.

Award-winning French actress Fanny Ardant embodies the title role in director Herve Loichemol's monodrama for actor and orchestra based on Christa Wolf's 1983 novel "Cassandra." The Comedie de Geneve production, which will be on stage at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center on September 3, presents the final moments just before Cassandra, given the gift of prophecy but defeated by go

The Greek Festival presents the Ergon Ensemble, comprising talented soloists who specialize in the work of contemporary Greek composers, and acclaimed Dutch conductor Kasper De Roo in an evening of works selected around the theme of "Madness" on Saturday, June 24.

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