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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander attends the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royal New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima attend the traditional New Year's reception for foreign diplomats and representatives of international organizations based in the Netherlands. The receptions take place at the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 13, 2026. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year's receptions King and Queen - Dutch guests, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima during the traditional New Year's reception for Dutch guests at the Royal Palace Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 12, 2026. Royal Palace Amsterdam. Photo by Bruno Press/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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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals At New Year's Reception - Amsterdam

King Willem Alexander and Queen Máxima during the arrival of the traditional New Year's reception for the diplomatic corps. The receptions take place in the Royal Palace Amsterdam, Netherlands on January 14, 2025. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM