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Stunning ancient mosaic of Medusa uncovered by archaeologists in western Spain

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a Roman mosaic in Extremadura depicting Medusa with tiny wings and locks of hair which is believed to have been used as a protective symbol. The mosaic was found

4 Aug, 2023 @ 15:45

La Cultura·Lead

Roman baths in fantastic state of preservation found in Spain

ROMAN baths in a great state of preservation have been discovered in Merida (Extremadura). A group of 20 archeologists, including six Granada University students, have found the ancient bathhouse as part of

21 Jul, 2023 @ 19:30

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead

All roads lead to Rome in Merida, one of Spain’s best kept travel secrets

THE city of Merida boasts the best-preserved Roman ruins outside Italy, and without the crowds. Founded in 25BC, Augusta Emerita as the city was then known, served as the capital of Rome’s

12 Nov, 2022 @ 16:15

Cities·Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel: Extremadura·What to do·What to see

Heritage homes – a piece of the nation’s heritage in any of these eight historic designer towns

THEY are part of Spain’s living history – towns shaped over millennia by conquering civilisations with architectural styles that can never be repeated. Everyone from Romans to Moors and Christians have had

5 Nov, 2018 @ 19:09

La Cultura·Property

Breaking Bad star walks one of Spain’s most famous pilgrimage during trip for new series

Bob Odenkirk, who played the charismatic Saul Goodman on the hit TV show, walked the religious route during a promotional trip for his new spin-off series Better Call Saul.

25 Nov, 2017 @ 10:21

Celebrity·Entertainment·Environment·Lead

Junta backtracks on major mining plans in protected region near Merida

Junta says the plans were a necessary part of the area’s petition for protected status and they expected no company to come forward.

5 Nov, 2017 @ 11:00

Environment·Lead·Nature