Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Vespasian - Caught on Camera

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

'Show-pony antics': councillor pay freeze won't move needle for ratepayers

Letters: 'Ratepayers are not looking for symbolism. They are looking for substance.'

Newcastle Herald

Trump’s meme coin is nothing new: it takes a page out of the ancient world’s playbook

Nowadays, we probably never stop to think about why money was invented. If you are a cynical person, you won’t be surprised to learn the prime motivation was to make a profit for rulers.

The Conversation

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

The untold story of the gladiator and one of Britain's most remarkable archaeological finds

Research is revealing the hidden story of one of Britain’s most intriguing archaeological finds

The Independent UK

Iwan Rheon says not sharing scene with Anthony Hopkins in new period show is devastating

Game of Thrones star says he requested director to write in scene so he could share frame with legendary actor in Those About to Die

The Independent UK

Roland Emmerich was ‘totally surprised’ Anthony Hopkins was interested in his gladiator series

Emmerich told Comic-Con audience that Hopkins is a keen historian of ancient Rome

The Independent UK

Those About To Die cast: who's who in the Roman saga

Meet the stars who make up the Those About To Die cast

WhatToWatch

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Those About to Die on Prime Video review: a gore-tastic dive into Ancient Rome's seedy underbelly

This epic series about sport in Ancient Rome must absolutely be watched on as large a screen as possible

Evening Standard

Those About to Die: this mega-budget Roman epic is as close to actual time travel as it’s possible to get

Blood, guts, gore and Anthony Hopkins … this swords-and-sandals extravaganza may only be historically accurate-ish, but it’s the best ancient Rome to ever grace our screens

The Guardian - UK

New trailer for Prime Video's historical epic Those About To Die looks like Gladiator crossed with Game of Thrones

House of the Dragon (minus the dragons) comes to Ancient Rome in Amazon's forthcoming R-rated historical epic.

TechRadar

All shook up? UK’s Nigel Farage is the latest to bear the brunt of pelting as popular politics

Nigel Farage, a U.K. politician known for his populist anti-European Union rhetoric, endless media appearances and close friendship with Donald Trump’s MAGA Republicans, received an unwelcome treat while out on the U.K. election trail on June 4, 2024: a milkshake, directed at his face.

The Conversation

Peacock's Those About To Die Premieres July 18, 2024

Peacock's 'Those About to Die' starring Anthony Hopkins explores Roman gladiatorial combat and political intrigue, premiering July 18, 2024.

Top News

‘We’re not the first generation to wonder how genuine our leaders are’: Mary Beard on politicians as performers

From Nero to Sunak, leaders have always put on a show for the public. The scholar explores the notorious Roman emperor’s fondness for acting and how the stage became a metaphor for power itself

The Guardian - UK

Those About To Die: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and all about the historical series set in Ancient Rome

Those About To Die on Peacock and Prime Video will take us back to the days of Ancient Rome and stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Rupert Penry-Jones and Tom Hughes.

WhatToWatch

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

Link’s game, an aide’s shame and a poor lost Norfolk seal – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday. How will you fare?

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

The Trustees ofBritish Museum

10 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.