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Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 2d

Ancient Erotic Mosaic Stolen From Pompeii During World War II Finally Returns Home

During World War II, a German military captain acquired a stolen erotic mosaic while stationed in Italy. The ancient artwork came from in or around Pompeii, the city buried by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 C.

CNN on MSN · 3d

Erotic mosaic, stolen by German officer in World War II, returned to Pompeii

An erotic mosaic stolen from Pompeii by a Nazi captain during World War II was finally returned to the ancient site on Tuesday.

The New York Times · 3d

A Pompeii Mosaic, Taken by a Nazi Captain, Is Returned

The mosaic, which depicts a couple in an intimate bedroom scene, is among thousands of artifacts stolen from the ancient Roman city.

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Ancient Pompeii artifact is returned after being stolen by the Nazis

The mosaic panel was stolen by a Nazi German captain during the Second World War. It was repatriated from Germany through ...

A Risqué Pompeii Mosaic Returns Home Decades After Wartime Theft

An erotic mosaic looted by a German officer during World War II has gone on view at Pompeii, where it likely originated.

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