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Triumph review: Caryl Churchill's short, caustic White House satire

3/5 The great Churchill unveils her new work at the Almeida with eerie timing

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Quote of the day by Cicero: 'It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgement.' Life lessons from Roman statesman & lawyer on why wisdom and strong character matter more than physical strength

Quote of the day by Cicero: Marcus Tullius Cicero’s wisdom emphasises reflection and sound judgement over physical strength when it comes to achieving great things. Thoughtful action can help prevent impulsive decisions and encourage us to consider the consequences of our choices. He also highlights the importance of character, including…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

Quote of the day by Cicero: 'If we are not ashamed to think it, we should not be ashamed to say it' and the slow psychological toll of hiding what you really believe

Cicero, the Roman statesman, passionately argued for the alignment of one's thoughts with spoken words, critiquing the harmful effects of self-censorship. He posited that institutions become vulnerable when necessary truths go unspoken, a lesson still applicable in today's workplaces and government. The consequences of silence can be dire, stifling effective…

The Times of India · Aug 2

The Most Glaring Historical Inaccuracy in 'Gladiator 2' Would Have Turned The Movie On Its Head

What if the fighters were not so much men of strength and honor, but something else altogether?

Inverse · Nov 25, 2024

To some ancient Romans, gladiators were the embodiment of tyranny

Neither “Gladiator” nor its cinematic sequel is particularly concerned with historical fact. For one thing, the emperor Marcus Aurelius had no intention of restoring the republic. Gladiatorial contests were abhorrent displays of cruelty, but they didn’t always end in death. And the Romans didn’t sculpt bone-white statues; they painted them…

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024

Francis Ford Coppola is sending a message with his Megalopolis ‘cancelled’ cast – should we listen?

The director’s passion project has got off to a troubled start with misconduct allegations swirling and trailers pulled from circulation. Amid all this is a contentious cast list that includes Shia LaBeouf and Jon Voight. Casting ‘cancelled’ actors is a controversial move, writes Laura Barton, but Coppola’s heart is in…

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2024

US election: how Trump’s speeches echo Roman rhetoric and style from 2,000 years ago

If you were to ask some ancient Romans about US presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rhetoric, they would probably say that what he lacks in eloquence, he makes up for with his command over his audience’s emotions.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024

Why capitalism needs leaders with stoic ideals

It might seem like an obscure footnote among the history-making events of 2022, but the year of Queen Elizabeth II's death coincides with the 300th anniversary of Adam Smith's birth.

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Rescue dogs, stolen goods and kids crashing cars – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2022

Study of ancient coins sheds new light on Roman financial crisis

Scientists claim to have found evidence of a debasement of the currency far greater than historians had thought

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022