Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the beautiful and ancient mosaic art craftsmanship in Turkey. Special thanks to Ahmet Menguc and Gülçin Sökücü - Mosaic Art Instructor, Ministry of Culture Artist at Gaziantep...

Samarkand, (or Samarqand), one of the oldest cities on Uzbekistan's Silk Road, boasts stunning landmarks like The Registan's three madrassas, the grand Bibi Khanym Mosque, and the Shah-I-Zinda Necropolis, a revered pilgrimage site. With...

NIMES MOSAICS SOMETIMES LANDMARK DISCOVERIES COME AT THE MOST UNEXPECTED TIME. RECENTLY ROUTINE BUILDING WORK IN THE HEART OF THE ANCIENT FRENCH TOWN OF N MES LED TO A UNIQUE AND FASCINATING DISCOVERY. WORK WAS TAKING PLACE ON AN...

Discover the history and beauty of Saint Petersburg's church, from its colorful domes to the stunning interior mosaics.<br/>

Discover the stunning history of Hagia Sofia, built by Emperor Justinian I in 537 CE. Learn about its iconic dome, intricate mosaics, and the architectural brilliance that makes it a symbol of both Christian and Islamic...

Explore the rich history of Roman art, from its origins in the ancient empire to its enduring impact on contemporary culture. Discover the craftsmanship of Roman sculptors, the beauty of frescoes, and the intricate mosaic art that...

Discover the history and beauty of Saint Petersburg's church, from its colorful domes to the stunning interior mosaics.

The Temple of Artemis at Sardis, the fourth largest Ionic temple in the world, is situated dramatically on the western slopes of the Acropolis. The area might have been sacred to Artemis from the earliest days onward as attested by a...

The Greek historian and father of history, Herodotus, notes that the city was founded by the sons of Hercules, the Heraclides.The earliest reference to Sardis is in The Persians of Aeschylus (472 BC); in the Iliad, the name Hyde seems to...

Heraclea Lyncestis was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the...

Heraclea Lyncestis was an ancient Macedonian city situated 2 km south of the present-day town of Bitola, Republic of Macedonia. It was founded by Philip II of Macedon in the middle of the 4th century BC, after he had conquered the...

Many buildings had decorated walls in Pompeii; they were covered with frescoes or mosaics. What is interesting about frescoes (mural paintings) is that they are painted onto freshly-laid or wet lime plaster: 'fresco' means 'fresh'. This...

The synagogue was a section of a large bath-gymnasium complex, that was in use for about 450 - 500 years. In the beginning, middle of the 2nd century AD, the rooms the synagogue is situated in were used as changing rooms or resting rooms.

The Bath-Gymnasium complex, one of at least two monumental bath buildings in the city, is located near the northwestern city limits and covers 23,000 square meters. In plan, the complex belongs to a Roman bath type called "Imperial"...

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta) is a basilica church on the island of Torcello, Venice, northern Italy. It is a notable example of Venetian-Byzantine architecture, one of the most ancient...

It's African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia and one Halifax library is using Lego to honour prominent African figures. The Captain William Spry Library held two sessions earlier this month so people could try their hand at building...

One of the most important religious sites in Ukraine has chosen a novel approach to protect itself from attack.

Germany, Cologne, Cathedral - Mosaics

Pella, ancient capital of King Archelaus of Macedonia at the end of the 5th century B.C and birthplace of Alexander the Great. It became the largest and richest city in Macedonia and flourished particularly under Cassander's rule. The...

To visitors arriving in Bethlehem for Christmas this year the Nativity Church will look different.

Wrapped in scaffolding, the basilica is having...

In this video we explore the stylistic evolution of the History of Art, using the myth of Apollo and Daphne as a basis.

In downtown Beirut the emphasis is usually on reconstruction, but

recent archeological discoveries mean millions of dollars ar
e now
needed for preservation. UNESCO chief Frederico Mayor
signed...