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Ancient statue of Hercules emerges from Rome sewer repairs

Work depicting mythological hero and apparently dating back to Roman imperial period found near Appian Way

The Guardian - UK

An ancient fresco is among 60 treasures the U.S. is returning to Italy

U.S. authorities announced that the fresco depicting Hercules and dozens of other trafficked objects, which ended up in private collections in the United States, would go back to Italy.

WEKU

Ancient fresco among 60 treasures returned to Italy from US

A fresco from Herculaneum, a city which was destroyed along with Pompeii by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius is now back in Italy, along with 59 other ancient pieces which were illegally trafficked to the United States

The Independent UK

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Short Story Competition 2023: Animal Farm II

Peter Rodgers, of Carrington, is a finalist in the Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition 2023 with this entry, Animal Farm II.

Newcastle Herald

Reunions can be nostalgic and painful as well as happy – as the ancient Greek heroes Achilles and Odysseus show us

Celebrations are a joyous time of reuniting with family and friends. But afterward, people can sometimes be left uneasily mulling over their relationships. Annual returns home can induce an uncomfortable nostalgia in the tension between how the past is remembered and how the present is experienced.

The Conversation

The memorial in Scotland to a grizzly bear that starred in James Bond and escaped

It may sound unbelievable, but back in the 1970s, a Scottish wrestler adopted a grizzly bear and raised him to be a performer and actor — with the animal even appearing in big-budget movies

Daily Record

Survival tips from a waiter in Paris

Angry knife-wielding chefs, demanding customers and panic attacks in the Pass. It's all part of the job

Salon

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Ted Lasso turned Marvel star Brett Goldstein 'splits from girlfriend' after Thor success

Marvel fans were surprised to see the star of Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso join the MCU as mythical hero Hercules in a post credit scene of Thor: Love and Thunder last month

Daily Mirror

In the Greek islands, the Antikythera shipwreck yields statues, human teeth and the missing head of Hercules

In 1900, sponge divers working near the Greek island of Antikythera accidentally discovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck. A new excavation hopes to uncover the secrets still buried within the ship.

ABC News

Brett Goldstein says he did 400 press-ups the day he filmed his Thor cameo as Hercules

‘I was fit to explode. I did the best I could on that day,’ Goldstein said

The Independent UK

'Black Panther 2' Hatut Zeraze leaks feel like a Wakandan warrior fakeout

Sorry Marvel fans, but you can't guess surprise cameos based on Hasbro's toy lines. Here's how to spot the difference.

Inverse

Mum almost 'eaten alive' as family dog devours half her arm in vicious attack

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES. Owner Tya Lucas was viciously attacked by her rescue dog after bringing another puppy into their home - she claims the pitbull would have 'eaten her alive' if her family hadn't stepped in to stop the attack

Daily Mirror

Thor: Love and Thunder cameo list includes Hemsworth brother

We break down who's who in the new Thor movie, but beware — spoilers ahead.

ABC News

'Thor: Love and Thunder' credits scenes explained: Who are the new and familiar faces

Spoiler warning: This story discusses details of the credits scenes of "Thor: Love and Thunder." Unless you want Zeus to strike you down, it's meant to be read after you've seen the film.

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The Independent UK

Thor viewers react to unexpected cast addition in Love and Thunder post-credit scene

‘I was not expecting him to show up at all,’ one shocked viewer wrote

The Independent UK

Thor viewers react to unexpected cast addition in Love and Thunder post-credit scene

‘I was not expecting him to show up at all,’ one shocked viewer wrote

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Thor: Love and Thunder’s post-credits scenes, explained

SPOILER WARNING!

Daily Mirror

Lost 'face of Hercules' found in mystery shipwreck after 2,000 years underwater

Made for a 'very rich' Roman, the statue remained submerged until 1900, when the wreck was discovered and the sculpture, missing its head, was raised. It has now been found

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The Guardian - UK

Marble head of Hercules pulled up from Roman shipwreck site in Greece

Rich archaeological area 50 metres under sea off Antikythera gives up yet more treasures after boulders removed

Zenger

The Mighty Hercules NFTs Take Their Inspiration From Mythology

Collection marks the beginning of a legacy project that will combine the digital and physical worlds.

Financial Times

Decisions and the bigger picture

All our choices are made within a wider context that means we can never know quite where they will take us

Benzinga

Lou Ferrigno To Play Cannibal Pig Farmer In New Horror Flick: What You Need To Know

After earning small-screen immortality as the Incredible Hulk and carrying the mantle of Hercules on the big screen, Lou Ferrigno is going over to the dark side to play a homicidal, cannibal pig farmer for his next film “The Hermit.”

Daily Record

Celtic star namechecked as Hamilton boss considers youngsters for debuts amid 'strong as Hercules' claim

Boss Stuart Taylor would like to give youngsters an early chance just as James McCarthy did

Inverse

Hercules? 'Thor: Love and Thunder' trailer teases MCU debut of Thor's biggest rival

The MCU is opening the doors to Olympus in 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' But who awaits in that pantheon of gods?

Benzinga

5 Easter Eggs In Disney Movies You May Have Missed (Video)

This article was originally published in March 2022. Easter eggs are those hard-to-find references hidden in movies by directors and producers for keen-eyed fans to uncover and enjoy.

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