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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Hannibal - What They Never Told You

In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient route

Researchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficient route examined. Soldiers may have lost nineteen percent of their body fat reserves. Elephants, however, likely lost only about four percent of their fat.

The Economic Times

Bombshell Oct. 7 Footage Fuels Claims Israeli Leaders Approved Deadly Fire Despite Their Own People Risking Being Killed

New Oct. 7 footage has revived debate over the Hannibal Directive after a reported Israel command room video sparked competing claims about military decisions during the Hamas attack.

International Business Times UK

'The Romans were probably never going to go away': In new 'Almost History' podcast, listen to how history might have played out if Carthage had defeated the Roman Republic

A new podcast from All About History magazine dives into an alternate reality of what may have happened during the famous battles between Carthage and Rome.

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On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key events

On This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World War II, Brazil and Pelé secure a third World Cup title, Greenland gain expanded self-government and the launch of the WNBA. The date also includes…

The Economic Times

Netflix pauses production on new Denzel Washington film due to budget concerns

Film was slated to star Washington as the famous Carthaginian war general

The Independent UK

10 Animals Humans Stopped Domesticating Forever

Humans have spent thousands of years trying to control nature. Some animals became family.Some became workers. Some became weapons. And some were simply too dangerous, unpredictable, or difficult to keep around forever. But here’s the strange part many animals people once relied on heavily have now completely disappeared from human…

Times Pets

Premier League and FA Cup final: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Manchester City face Chelsea for the trophy at Wembley while Arsenal host Burnley on Monday night

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Eight Best Players From Premier League Gameweek 28—Ranked

The weekend’s Premier League action was overflowing with goals.

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Bone of contention: Archaeologists find fragment from Hannibal's war elephant in Spain

Hannibal led the Second Punic War against Rome and became famous for his crossing of the Alps and the 16-year campaign which brought the ancient empire to the brink of collapse. Now, archaeologists say they've found a bone that could be from Hannibal's war elephant.

Euronews

How 2025's Weirdest New Assassin Thriller Gave A TV Legend A Second Life

Bryan Fuller breaks down how a nearly-canceled TV idea became his debut feature — and a delightful horror-comedy.

Inverse

The TV show based on Total War was tricking us all along: 'It's kind of embarrassing, but it's television'

Don't believe what you see.

PC Gamer

Turner & Constable review – boiling portentous skies versus two men and a dog

JMW Turner is beaten by John Constable in this mighty show. But who cares when the work is so sublime you can hear the squelching and smell the river?

The Guardian - UK

What are the best films and TV shows about pontiffs?

Oscar-winning film Conclave was released last year.

Evening Standard

Imagine Not Being Able to See While Riding This Motorcycle, and Then Getting Shot At

Technicals, i.e. improvised machines of war, have a long and storied history. In every theater of war, folks will always make do with what they have and make their machines either safer to traverse battlefields on, or more lethal. You could conceivably say that the elephants used by Hannibal were…

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A woman was violently murdered two decades ago. Her killer got life but investigators never found her body – now the search continues

Jennifer Marcum vanished without a trace after traveling to Denver International Airport, Colorado on February 17, 2003. For the past 22 years, her family and senior FBI officials were tormented by her convicted killer ‘Hannibal’ but her father said they never found solace in her loss because they were deprived…

The Conversation

‘High agency’: what the science says about the latest tech buzzword

In 218 BC, the Carthaginian general Hannibal crossed the Alps against the advice of his men, who claimed it was impossible. “Aut inveniam viam, aut faciam,” Hannibal is said to have replied: “I shall either find a way, or make one.”

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington adds new job to resume after being baptised in live-streamed ceremony

‘Gladiator II’ actor received certificate that will allow him to be ordained in the future

The Independent UK

Denzel Washington says he will retire from acting after starring in Black Panther 3

The Hollywood star said that director Ryan Coogler is writing a part for him in Marvel film

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You’ve heard of Asterix and Obelix, but who really were the Gauls? And why were they such a problem for Rome?

The year is 50 BC. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely. One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders.

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4 of the best Netflix horror movies and TV shows to watch this weekend

Time for Netflix and chills...

Tom’s Guide

3 best free movies on the Roku Channel right now

Dive into these free movies you can watch right now on The Roku Channel.

Al Jazeera

Why did Israel deploy Hannibal Directive, allowing killing of own citizens?

A new report says Israel did enact directive, allowing for killings of captives taken by Hamas on October 7.

Al Jazeera

Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report

The directive is a controversial policy of Israel’s military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.

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Ancient Warriors: 10 Inspiring Military Leadership Lessons

Discover leadership insights from historical military figures like Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, and Hannibal.

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