Mosaics

Dozens of striking Indian symbols cover the second-floor hallways of this rural courthouse.

The turquoise-studded skull of a long-dead Aztec man sits within Mexico City’s Museum of Anthropology.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

Hanging within this medieval church are the bones of a beast allegedly slain by a fourth-century saint.

Rainbow-hued local gem in Venice.

The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

This splendid mosaic embodies ancient Rome's fascination with the exotic allure of Egypt.

This Chase branch is an homage to Old Hollywood.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

Assemble a masterpiece at the first and only North American school exclusively dedicated to mosaic art.

A vibrant street away from the typical tourist track, lined with colorful, mosaic-covered houses.

This Victorian gate contains cryptic inscriptions in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

A hidden workshop for creating and restoring Papal mosaic masterpieces.