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Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

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Quote of the day by Marc Antony: 'Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears, I come to bury Caesar, not to...' - Roman general's speech from William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar teaches life lessons on persuasion, critical thinking, influence, judgment and leadership

Quote of the day by Marc Antony: Marc Antony's famous speech in Julius Caesar showcases persuasive communication's power. His words subtly shifted public opinion after Caesar's assassination. The speech highlights how language can challenge assumptions and inspire critical thought.

The Economic Times

–320°F review – join Cleopatra, Faust and the Pied Piper on a zany odyssey

Hideki Noda’s spectacular vision of villainous biotech and bone conduction is full of dazzling coups but gets bogged down in its earnest message

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Giulio Cesare review – nightmarish take on Handel has snakes, sadism and a mummy

David Alden’s blackly comic Kafkaesque production has a strong cast whose lively performances were not always matched by the Early Opera Company in the pit

The Guardian - UK

Helen Mirren takes pride in King's birthday honour

The Academy Award-winning actress, 80, was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours for her services to drama.

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Dame Helen Mirren ‘incredibly proud’ after being made Companion of Honour

The Academy Award-winning actress, 80, was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to drama.

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Aspiring Archaeologist Explains Why Cleopatra’s Body Will Never Be Found Over Wine: ‘She Knew Better Than to Make Sure Her Body Was Found’

Mummies of noble birth have been dug up from all over Egypt, but some of the most notable figures in the region have yet to be found. The body of Queen Cleopatra has been notoriously difficult to locate, and Art Histrionic (@arthistrionic), an aspiring archaeologist on TikTok, explained why. She…

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$200 million kitty: Meet Choupette, the world's richest cat, whose lifestyle would make Cleopatra envious

But even the lower reported number is staggering. If one uses the $1.5 million figure and compares it with the median net worth of an American family, about $192,900 in the most recent Federal Reserve survey, Choupette’s supposed care arrangement works out to roughly 7.8 times that figure. Round it…

The Times of India

Taylor Swift Dropped A Surprise Music Video Overnight & It’s Unlike Anything She’s Released Before

The Swiftie hive has been awakened!

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20 Most Influential Leaders Who Changed The World (For Better Or Worse)

From visionary heroes to polarizing dictators, explore 20 famous leaders who reshaped our world. Discover the leadership styles and legacies that still define history today.

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Expert Breaks Down ‘Wuthering Heights’ PR Backlash And Its Impact On Margot Robbie’s Public Image

“It’s so annoying this new marketing strategy… We don’t need them to fall in love in real life to want to see the movie.”

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The four new audiobook releases I’m recommending to everyone

From Gisèle Pelicot's memoir, read by Emma Thompson, to a novel about Cleopatra, read by Adjoa Andoh, these new Audible releases are must-listens

The Independent UK

‘To me, Lady Macbeth sounds like Tina Turner’: the musical mashup about to rock the RSC

In All Is But Fantasy, the fates of Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra and more are given a thrilling twist by US writer, director and singer Whitney White. She talks about untimely deaths – and being left speechless by Judi Dench

The Guardian - UK

Was Elizabeth Taylor's First Oscar A Sympathy Oscar? Here's The Crazy Story

One of the greatest actors of her day, but was her first Oscar one of her best performances?

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Who’s Behind This: How Did We Enter The World Of Fake News?

In 2017, “fake news” was labeled “Word of the Year” by Collins Dictionary. Since then, you’d be hard-pressed to scroll through any media site or...

The Independent UK

Cavalli's fluid gold Milan collection channels regal Elizabeth Taylor and free-spirited Jane Birkin

Fausto Puglisi’s latest collection for Roberto Cavalli featured fluid gold gowns and shimmery lamé-treated denim

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Only Sharp Minds Can Score 25/27 On This Famous Duo Challenge

Is it Churchill & Roosevelt or Cleopatra & Mark Antony? Some names just belong together - you can’t picture one without the other. Mario without Luigi? Doesn’t work. Sherlock without Watson, Frodo without Sam, Bonnie without Clyde? Same deal.

Tom’s Guide

Which AI makes better images? Grok vs Gemini in 7 real tests

I tested Grok vs Gemini on 7 AI image prompts — from photorealism to Pixar style — here’s which one delivered the better results.

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From passing on Lord of the Rings to Cleopatra's infamous budget, film fans are debating some of the worst mistakes in movie history

What is the worst decision in film history?

PC Gamer

Dune director Denis Villeneuve will direct the next Bond film for Amazon MGM, despite already being attached to four other upcoming films, including Cleopatra

Denis is a busy boy, so when will he have time for Bond?

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30 Weird But True Facts About Royals

How many of these royal facts will actually surprise you?

International Business Times

Gender Not Main Factor In Attacks On Egyptian Woman Pharaoh: Study

She was one of ancient Egypt's most successful rulers, a rare female pharaoh who preceded Cleopatra by 1,500 years, but Queen Hatshepsut's legacy was systematically erased by her stepson successor after her death.

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Here’s What Cleopatra And Other Historical Figures Would Look Like Today

My name is Becca Saladin and I work full-time as a graphic designer. I started creating these images of reimagined historical figures as a hobby a little over a year ago. and just kept going.

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30 Surprising Facts About Royals History Textbooks Forgot To Mention

How many of these royal facts will actually surprise you?

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Renee Goddard obituary

Actor and script editor who oversaw programmes at ATV and introduced foreign drama to Channel 4

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