Goddess of Love rises out of Metro Excavation

“The mosaic is thought to date to the 4th century AD and was discovered in the ruins of what was obviously a large bath house. It depicts Aphrodite in a relaxed manner, reclining on a couch whose arm is decorated with an image of Medusa. Eros is seen behind her, depicted as a boy with short, curly dark hair.”

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Temple linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great in Iraq

Archaeologists have discovered two temples, one buried atop the other, in the ancient megacity of Girsu in Iraq. One temple is linked to Hercules and Alexander the Great.

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12 Days of Christmas Explained

Whether you love it or hate it, the “12 Days of Christmas” song is a holiday staple. Sure, you might prefer belting out other beloved Christmas carols like “Feliz Navidad” or Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” but there’s something about singing the “12 Days of Christmas” each year that makes you feel a little nostalgic. Even if you don’t know all the words, you’re likely able to remember an occasional verse like “Nine ladies dancing!” or “A partridge in a pear tree!” But do you know what “12 Days of Christmas” song represents or the hidden-message theory about the lyrics?

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Full Buck Moon: Full Moon In July

July’s full Buck Moon rises after sunset on Monday, July 3—the eve of Independence Day! This is also a supermoon that will appear bigger and brighter than average. See more information about July’s Full Moon from why we call it the “Buck” Moon to best days by the Moon.

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