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Story summary
- The Ketton mosaic, unearthed in Rutland, UK in 2020, depicts a lost Trojan War narrative popularized by Aeschylus.
- The three panels depict key events, including the duel between Achilles and Hector and the ransom of Hector's body.
- Dr. Jane Masséglia of the University of Leicester notes the mosaic blends Roman craftsmanship with Mediterranean design.
- Jim Irvine, who discovered the mosaic, emphasizes its significance for understanding Roman Britain's cultural integration.
