Illustration of an angel, surrounded by clouds and rays of light, holds the holy grail, crown of thorns, and a palm frond. The angel gazes downward with a sad look on its face. The illustration is indicative of the sufferings of Christ.

An Angel Holding the Holy Grail, Crown of Thorns, and Palm Frond

Illustration of an angel, surrounded by clouds and rays of light, holds the holy grail, crown of thorns,…

A drawing of one section of the graffiti found on the house of Dioscuri in Pompeii. A gladiator descends a set of stairs and holds a palm leaf in his left hand. There is a second palm leaf, alone, behind the gladiator. Under the man the text reads, "Campani victoria una cum Nucerinis peristis", which translates as "Campanians, you perished together with the Nucerians in victory". The text refers to a riot that took place in the Pompeiian amphitheater in AD 59.

Pompeii Graffiti from the House of Dioscuri - Gladiator Holding Palm Leaf

A drawing of one section of the graffiti found on the house of Dioscuri in Pompeii. A gladiator descends…