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Drought reveals Emperor Nero's bridge beneath Rome's Tiber river

Weeks without rain have caused Italy's Tiber River to fall to unusually low levels, revealing the remains of an ancient Roman bridge near the Vatican. Traditionally known as Nero's bridge, archaeologists believe the structure may actually date back to the reign of Emperor Caligula.

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77 Cool Facts Ranging From Mildly Surprising To Truly Unbelievable (New Pics)

We learn something new every day. Sometimes completely by chance. For example, did you know that French newborns cry with a rising melody, while German newborns cry with a falling melody? If you're looking for some new gems to add to your wealth of knowledge, you might find them right…

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"How would anyone feel when one is the principal songwriter in the band and along comes this upstart and spoils everything?" What happens when your bass player accidentally writes your first big hit

Making Plans for Nigel established XTC as the intelligent arm of the post-punk movement – and it's still being directed at current Nigels

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How the ancient Romans managed their wealth (it wasn't just by hiding hoards)

How did Romans invest their wealth in ancient times?

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Jewelled eels, beards of gold and unfathomable cruelty: 5 of ancient Rome’s most eccentric leaders

Ancient Roman political leaders could be violent and cruel. Some had odd tastes and were out of touch. Others had wildly eccentric habits that might seem amusing today.

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‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments”, proclaims a character in a poem by Juvenal (1st-2nd century CE), the Roman poet.

The Conversation

Michael Sheen says he initially turned down Tony Blair role in The Deal

The actor was appearing on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

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Caligula was a ‘madman’ – but he also knew his plants, researchers say

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Notoriously cruel Roman emperor may have been a plant nerd, archaeologists find

Study indicates ‘Mayo Clinic’ of Roman world renowned for herbal treatments held personal appeal for emperor

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‘An irresistible mix of art and genitals’: Is the X-rated 1970s movie Caligula a lost masterpiece?

The Roman epic was one of the all-time fiascos, despite a stellar cast that included Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren. James Mottram talks to the ‘Clockwork Orange’ star and the producer who has tried to restore its reputation

The Independent UK

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut review – 1970s Roman empire sex shocker returns to the source

Without the extra sex that made writer Gore Vidal want his credit removed, Tinto Brass’s epic of imperial eroticism showcases a powerhouse Malcolm McDowell

The Guardian - UK

Roman emperor Caligula's 2,000-year-old garden unearthed near the Vatican

The gardens overlooking the Tiber river in Italy once belonged to an infamous Roman emperor.

LiveScience

‘They had no idea it was Caligula’: bronze bust of Roman emperor found after 200 years

A tiny Roman rarity cast near Vesuvius and once owned by the writer and politician Horace Walpole has been discovered by an eagle-eyed curator

The Guardian - UK

Sex, rape, cannibals: what Yorgos Lanthimos did after Poor Things

The maverick director and his trusted company of actors on making Kinds of Kindness, the ‘bonkers’ film causing a stir on the Croisette

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40 “Today I Learned” Facts To Keep Your Brain Active (New Pics)

Remember when kids used to flip through encyclopedias to learn fun facts? Well, in today's digital age you don’t need a thick book to gain knowledge. Everything is accessible with a simple scroll. The post 40 “Today I Learned” Facts To Keep Your Brain Active (New Pics) first appeared on…

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The pet I’ll never forget: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on Caligula, ‘the crab who died a hero’

He was a decorator crab, because I loved the idea of a pet that would camouflage itself with sequins and beads. But things didn’t go according to plan

The Conversation

Museum classifies Roman emperor as trans – but modern labels oversimplify ancient gender identities

Elagabalus ruled as Roman emperor for just four years before being murdered in AD 222. He was still a teenager when he died. Despite his short reign, Elagabalus is counted among the most infamous of Roman emperors, often listed alongside Caligula and Nero.

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When Britain most needed a decent leader, we had a derelict at the helm

The Covid inquiry testimony is an eviscerating indictment of Boris Johnson and a stain on the reputation of his enablers

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OPINION - Hail the return of I, Claudius, the BBC’s greatest-ever drama

Naturally, there will be smartypantses making fun of the make-up; the emperors’ hair will probably get a social media following of its own. Yet the re-showing by the BBC of its greatest-ever television series, I Claudius, later this month, should by rights be the broadcast sensation of the year.

Fortune

Inside the brain of the billionaire visionary: narcissism, risk, and disordered personality traits

From Elon Musk to Michael Jackson to Caligula: the brain science of wealthy weirdness.

WhatToWatch

Domina season 2: release date, cast, plot, first look and all about the return of the epic saga set in Ancient Rome

Our guide to Domina season 2 for more Roman intrigues and brutality on Sky Atlantic and MGM Plus.

The Guardian - UK

‘An irresistible mix of art and genitals’: Caligula finally comes to Cannes

Described by its screenwriter, Gore Vidal, as ‘easily one of the worst films ever made’, Caligula has been re-edited by Thomas Negovan and received its premiere this week. Here, he explains his decision to revisit the swords-and-sandals shockfest

The Guardian - UK

Three years after Brexit, where is the new golden age that they promised us?

Nothing in the prospectus has survived contact with reality

Los Angeles Times

In Ukraine's war-shrouded capital, a play about a murderous dictator hits close to home

KYIV, Ukraine — In a black-walled theater at the heart of a darkened capital, the audience sits rapt as the plot unspools on a stark stage: A murderous dictator's calculated cruelty spirals out of control, and his madness grows in tandem with plots against him.

The Guardian - UK

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo: ‘I’ve never heard us described as an island of joy before!’

Radio’s odd couple take questions from actors, directors and Observer readers about optimism, the films they disagree on – and biscuits

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