A famous mosaic found in the Villa of Cicero at Pompeii is believed to be a potion-making scene from a play by a group of male actors in masks. It has been dated to ca. 2nd Century BC. For those guessing, Roman actors had to be male. It is believed to be a scene from a play, possibly by Menander, and is attributed to the artist Dioscurides of Samos. A feature that helps validate it was made by Dioscurides, or his workshop, was the mosaic being crafted with tiny tesserae pieces, showcasing a tech

Disney and National Geographic are currently filming their new production, Surviving Pompeii, in Malta. The three-part series, each episode around 60 minutes long, blends documented facts about the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius with a dramatic retelling narrated by acclaimed actor Tom Hiddleston. Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici, visited the set at Fort Ricasoli to meet the production team and cast. Minister Bonnici highlighted that hosting a production of