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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Invited guests speak during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Invited guests speak during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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100 Days To Go Celebration For Milano 2026 - Italy

Guests pose with Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots Tina and Milo, along with newly unveiled podiums during a ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, Italy, Oct. 29, 2025. A ceremony marking 100 days to the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was held at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan, where organizers unveiled the official podiums for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and introduced 12 "digital torchbearers", symbolizing the start of the final stage of preparations for the event. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Donald Trump and granddaughter Kai leaves White House - Washington

US President Donald Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Trump’s plan to impose a 100% tariff on branded drug imports was greeted with a shrug by many investors, who are betting his exemptions for companies with US manufacturing will soften any blow. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Donald Trump and granddaughter Kai leaves White House - Washington

US President Donald Trump greets guests on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. Trump’s plan to impose a 100% tariff on branded drug imports was greeted with a shrug by many investors, who are betting his exemptions for companies with US manufacturing will soften any blow. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China International Fair for Investment and Trade - Xiamen

Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, on Septembre 8, 2025. The 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) opened here on Monday, attracting visitors from over 120 countries and regions. Focusing on three major areas -- "Invest in China," "Chinese investment" and "International investment" -- the four-day event includes more than 100 investment-themed activities and features Britain as the guest country of honor. Photo by Wei Peiquan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. Left: Cardinal Fabio Baggio. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. Left: Cardinal Fabio Baggio. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Galazka-Vatican Pool/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Have Lunch With One Hundred Poor People - Castel Gandolfo

One hundred poor people, many of them homeless, are hosted by Pope Leo XIV for a private lunch at Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy on August 17, 2025 following the Sunday Mass and Angelus address. For the first time, Pope Leo XIV hosts a private lunch with people experiencing poverty at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo. The initiative highlights not only material poverty but also relational, psychological, and spiritual poverty. The 100 guests had the opportunity to share their stories and hopes with the Pontiff. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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US President Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral - DC

Guests pay their respects as the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington. Carter died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Photo by J. Scott Applewhite / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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© Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACA. 51616-7. Aleppo-Syria, October 21 2003. King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain on the 3rd day of their visit to Syria. They visit Aleppo, Syria's second city and capital of the North. In the ancient Citadel, they tour typical Syrian merchants (textile and soaps among others), pose with portraits of the Spanish royals done on Mosaic (with an ancient method) then have dinner with 100 guests in the Throne Room of the Citadel.

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Clive Gillinson, executive and artistic director of Carnegie Hall, delivers a speech before a concert at Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINESE YOUNG MUSICIANS-PERFORMANCE

(240807) -- NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Young musicians perform at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the United States, Aug. 6, 2024. Over 100 musicians from Beijing Youth Orchestra pay a week-long visit to New York during World Orchestra Week. These young Chinese musicians jointly performed with members of the National Youth Orchestra of the USA on Tuesday under the auspices of the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Nearly 300 young musicians and 100 guests attended the event. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Yanan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-JUNCAO-INDUSTRY-SEMINAR (CN)

(240616) -- FUZHOU, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attend a seminar on development of Juncao industry in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2024. Representatives from 19 countries and regions including Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, as well as more than 200 Chinese experts, scholars, and business representatives attended the meeting. Juncao, which in Chinese literally means "mushroom" and "grass", can be used to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, as livestock feed or as a green barrier to control soil erosion and stop desertification. Having taken root in over 100 countries and regions around the globe, Juncao has been hailed by the locals as the "Chinese grass" or "grass of happiness." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-JUNCAO-INDUSTRY-SEMINAR (CN)

(240616) -- FUZHOU, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attend a seminar on development of Juncao industry in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2024. Representatives from 19 countries and regions including Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, as well as more than 200 Chinese experts, scholars, and business representatives attended the meeting. Juncao, which in Chinese literally means "mushroom" and "grass", can be used to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, as livestock feed or as a green barrier to control soil erosion and stop desertification. Having taken root in over 100 countries and regions around the globe, Juncao has been hailed by the locals as the "Chinese grass" or "grass of happiness." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-JUNCAO-INDUSTRY-SEMINAR (CN)

(240616) -- FUZHOU, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attend a seminar on development of Juncao industry in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2024. Representatives from 19 countries and regions including Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, as well as more than 200 Chinese experts, scholars, and business representatives attended the meeting. Juncao, which in Chinese literally means "mushroom" and "grass", can be used to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, as livestock feed or as a green barrier to control soil erosion and stop desertification. Having taken root in over 100 countries and regions around the globe, Juncao has been hailed by the locals as the "Chinese grass" or "grass of happiness." Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-JUNCAO-INDUSTRY-SEMINAR (CN)

(240616) -- FUZHOU, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend a seminar on development of Juncao industry in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2024. Representatives from 19 countries and regions including Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, as well as more than 200 Chinese experts, scholars, and business representatives attended the meeting. Juncao, which in Chinese literally means "mushroom" and "grass", can be used to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, as livestock feed or as a green barrier to control soil erosion and stop desertification. Having taken root in over 100 countries and regions around the globe, Juncao has been hailed by the locals as the "Chinese grass" or "grass of happiness." (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-JUNCAO-INDUSTRY-SEMINAR (CN)

(240616) -- FUZHOU, June 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend a seminar on development of Juncao industry in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 16, 2024. Representatives from 19 countries and regions including Rwanda, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, as well as more than 200 Chinese experts, scholars, and business representatives attended the meeting. Juncao, which in Chinese literally means "mushroom" and "grass", can be used to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms, as livestock feed or as a green barrier to control soil erosion and stop desertification. Having taken root in over 100 countries and regions around the globe, Juncao has been hailed by the locals as the "Chinese grass" or "grass of happiness." (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)