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Martin Scorsese Says Sony Hack Over Seth Rogen Comedy 'Ruined' His Angelina Jolie Cleopatra Film

Martin Scorsese says the 2014 Sony hack and its corporate fallout helped collapse his planned Cleopatra film, which was to star Angelina Jolie and feature Eric Roth's script.

International Business Times UK · 14h ago

In 30 BCE, Cleopatra died and vanished into a missing royal tomb. 2,056 years later, archaeologists still debate its location despite searches across Egypt

Cleopatra VII, often described as the last queen of Egypt, remains one of ancient history’s most recognizable figures, but the location of her tomb continues to be a mystery. Cleopatra died in 30 B.C. after her defeat at the Battle of Actium alongside Mark Antony, with whom she was purportedly…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Best baby girl names for 2026 with their meanings: Beautiful C names that feel fresh, stylish and full of charm

Baby girl names starting with C: If you’re searching for a baby girl name that starts with C, there’s a treasure trove of enticing options waiting for you. Classic names like Charlotte and Chloe capture historical significance, while names such as Celeste and Calista bring to mind ethereal beauty.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Does BBC Civilisations get its four stories of collapse correct? Experts weigh in

In four episodes, the BBC’s Civilisations series tells the story of the fall of the Romans, Aztecs, Egypt’s Ptolemies and Japan’s Edo Samurais. The show tells these stories through a combination of recreated dramatic scenes, explanation from experts and discussions of objects from the British Museum. Here, four experts in…

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

'Cleopatra's Final Secret' documentary reveals hundreds of coins and port found in Egypt. But does that mean Cleopatra was buried there?

Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team believes the female pharaoh's tomb is nearby.

LiveScience · Sep 22, 2025

2,200-year-old gold coin depicting ancient Egyptian queen discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 2,270-year-old gold coin with Queen Berenice II of Egypt and the inscription "of the Queen," suggesting she was a powerful and influential monarch.

LiveScience · Sep 7, 2025

New finds shed light on Canopus – the ancient Egyptian port city lost to the sea

This year has seen a number of artefacts recovered from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt. The area has attracted interest for some time due to ongoing searches for the tomb of Cleopatra VII and Alexander the Great. But the new finds add to our knowledge of the…

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?

The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.

LiveScience · Aug 17, 2025

22 Unbelievable Historical Facts That Weren’t Taught in School

History classes often cover a broad spectrum of events, from ancient civilizations to modern-day politics. However, due to curriculum constraints and the vastness of historical...

Saving Advice · Jun 29, 2025

'Big surprise' reveals supposed skull of 'Cleopatra's sister' actually belongs to an 11-year-old boy

A cutting-edge analysis of a skull found in Turkey in 1929 proves once and for all that it is not Arsinoë IV, Cleopatra's half sister.

LiveScience · Jan 10, 2025