A vast mosaic dating back to ancient Rome has been uncovered in Spain, showing the mythical monster Medusa in beautiful detail.
The 323-square-foot mosaic is dotted with fish and peacock motifs, with the depiction of Medusa thought to have been designed to protect locals.
"In a large square in which floral and animal motifs (birds and fish) are interspersed together with masks, the appearance of the image of the Medusa is typical in the mosaic pavements of the [period] as a prophylactic sign or protection of the inhabitants of the domus,"
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The countdown is on — Valentine’s Day is just two weeks away! You can’t even walk into a grocery store without seeing constant reminders of the upcoming holiday. Chocolates, teddy bears and greeting cards line the shelves, proving that love actually is all around.
Show some spirit at the office or out on the town by dressing up in festive attire for the occasion.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Israeli armed forces began their biggest demolition push since 1967 in Wadi Hummus, in the Palestinian Sur Baher neighbourhood southeast of Jerusalem. Palestinians and international activists attempted to resist the demolitions, for which they were greeted with brute force, with dozens reporting injuries from tear-gassing and beatings from Israeli forces.
Since the demolitions began, videos have emerged on social media showing Israeli soldiers and police revelling in the demolitions.