#eretria

☆ taking a trip down memory lane ☆ [og] in cooperation with @baifengxis

Crixus × Messia

Mosaic from the 4th century BC discovered in Erétria, Euboea island, Greece. The mosaic depicts two satyrs, the older one dancing at the melody played by the younger one. The mosaic was found in a location where more ruins of late classical artistocratic houses have been unearthed as Ancient Erétria was prospering at the time. Based on the dimensions and the shape of the room with this flooring, it was likely an “andronas”, the room of the house which was exclusive to men, where the symposia took place. The classical mansion was abandoned in later times and was turned to a Christian cemetery by the 5th - 6th century AD.

Let’s talk about The Shannara Chronicles, because no one else should have to.Last night, MTV—yes, MTV, the same channel that once gave us Pimp My Ride and Jersey Shore—decided to shove a big-budget fantasy epic into our eyeballs. It’s based on a book series from the 1970s that no one under 40 has read unless their uncle with a goatee forced it on them over Thanksgiving break. And now it’s a TV…