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Ancient Gallo-Roman wall found under Paris's Île de la Cité may confirm Lutetia

An ancient wall unearthed beneath the courtyards of Paris's Hôtel-Dieu hospital has been described as a "major breakthrough" by France's culture ministry, with the archaeological find possibly confirming the location of the city's original settlement. The roughly 65-foot wall, dating from the Gallo-Roman period, was discovered this summer on the…

The Times of India · Sep 27

First Encounters: Julius Caesar review – so thrilling it kept a hall full of teens in pin-drop silence

An intro to Shakespeare doesn’t get any better than the RSC’s revival of Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female prison-set production led by Harriet Walter, which is touring schools

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris

Ancient Gallic town was cited by Julius Caesar, but there is no material evidence yet

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Bayeux tapestrymania has gripped Britain. But what does it say about our own age of war and upheaval?

The tapestry is drawing crowds to the British Museum – and each person who sees it will draw a different meaning from this epic, vivid artwork, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12

Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: 'The greatest enemy will hide in the last place you would ever look.'- A powerful lesson about taking control of your life by one of the Roman Empire's most famous leaders

Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar's powerful quote highlights hidden threats often overlooked. The greatest dangers may lie within familiar circumstances or our own assumptions. Caesar's life demonstrates how success can create unforeseen challenges and dangers. His assassination by trusted figures underscores this critical lesson. We must…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

Robert Harris returns to ancient Rome with Agrippa – a novel about an empire’s forgotten architect

Robert Harris has returned to Rome with his new novel, Agrippa. It’s a fictional autobiography of M. Vipsanius Agrippa, right-hand man of the Emperor Augustus, purportedly written in the days before Agrippa’s death at the age of 50 in 12BC.

The Conversation · Aug 24

Julius Caesar's political fate was decided in a historic compound, centuries later hidden cloister adjacent to basilica in Rome remains mysterious

Over the centuries, this space has attracted important figures, St. Catherine of Siena and the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, both of whom are buried in the adjoining basilica.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

“Think History Is Boring?”: Try These 15 Bizarre Questions And See How High You Score

History is supposed to be about kings, wars, inventions, and famous dates - but look a little closer and the past gets very weird. There was a dancing plague, a war that lasted only about 38 minutes, and a time when Julius Caesar was kidnapped by pirates. Somehow, these aren't…

Bored Panda · Aug 19

What legacy do we leave behind when we die? As Sam Neill taught me, it’s more about sweetness than ego

As men we’re often taught to chase lives defined by vanity and hollow expressions. But genuine decency lasts far longer than any name on a building

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

Agrippa by Robert Harris review – persuasive portrait of rivalry in ancient Rome

This fictional memoir by Octavius’s right-hand man shows us bloodshed, betrayal and hectic jockeying for power

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17