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Was Alexander the Great eaten by sharks? Inside the wild theories for what happened to the iconic ruler's body.

The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.

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Over 400 gold and silver Roman-era coins unearthed in the Netherlands depict rulers from Rome, Britain and Africa

A hoard of over 400 coins dated to the first century is a rare mix of Roman and British money.

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Christopher Benjamin obituary

Veteran stage, radio and TV actor whose many notable Shakespearean roles included Falstaff and Bottom

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We made a timeline of everything that’s happened in human history using only Iron Maiden songs

Iron Maiden have written songs about dinosaurs, the Second World War and many, many things in between. So, here’s the history of Planet Earth as told through the metal legends’ lyrics.

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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

What was damnatio memoriae? How to get cancelled in Ancient Rome

People throughout history have deliberately tried to forget corrupt or criminal leaders who offend the public’s sense of morality or justice. The term damnatio memoriae (“condemnation of memory”) describes this kind of deliberate forgetting in ancient times.

The Conversation

Rare gold 'Brutus' coin minted after Julius Caesar's murder is up for auction

An extremely rare gold coin featuring Brutus, who helped spearhead Julius Caesar's assassination, is up for auction in December.

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What was the deal with Julius Caesar and Cleopatra’s ‘situationship’?

The Egyptian queen Cleopatra is often associated with glamorous beauty routines, deadly snake bites, lavish banquets and torrid affairs with some of the most notorious men in Roman history.

The Conversation

NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, October 29 (#506)

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today's puzzle #506 on October 29.

Tom’s Guide

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.

The Conversation

Are you not entertained? The XVIII best films about the Romans – ranked!

With Gladiator II thrusting into cinematic arenas next month, we hand out laurels to the greatest sword-and-sandal movies of them all

The Guardian - UK

Best books on Roman history, from Romulus and Remus to the decline of Empire

A curated list for those who can’t stop thinking about ancient Rome

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson’s Unleashed: A memoir that’s twisted, sour and full of yet more lies

In his shameless and predictable 772-page account of events, the former PM forgoes the truth to paint a preposterous picture of himself as a man of destiny, too good for his own good

The Independent UK

Zuckerberg Augustus: Meta’s emperor rebrands in new clothes

Mark Zuckerberg’s new revamp is a far cry from the zip-up hoodies and suits emblematic of earlier eras of Facebook

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The Fantastical Scenarios of Yuval Noah Harari: From the Roman Past to the AI Future

In his haste to cram complex events into crisp little episodes, the historian passes over inconvenient details.

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Gladiator rebellions and bread strikes: ancient Rome’s labor unions revealed

In her new book Strike, Sarah Bond explains how Roman workers banded together – much like labor organizing today

The Independent UK

Delaware election officials communicated with lieutenant governor's office amid finance scandal

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Delaware election officials communicated with one or more aides in Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s office last year amid a scandal involving her campaign finance reports

Fortune

Meet the Harvard dropout who made an AI necklace he says is like 'talking to God'

Critics have ridiculed the 21-year-old’s new product “Friend,” but Schiffmann remains unfazed.

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Pressure mounts on Biden as tally of Democrats urging withdrawal passes 30

US president reportedly feeling ‘angry and betrayed’ as speculation swirls that announcement could be imminent

The Conversation

Political assassinations are not just an American problem – they have been all too frequent throughout history

By the time Julius Caesar died with the words “Et tu, Brute?” on his lips, political assassinations were already a common occurrence.

Evening Standard

The best TV shows set in Rome: from I, Claudius to Britannia

Grab that gladius and get ready to fight

The Conversation

500 years ago, Machiavelli warned the public not to get complacent in the face of self-interested charismatic figures

A United States president sought to remain in office after his term ended, maintains a worshipful following and has declared he will operate as a dictator only on “day one” if reelected. His cunning and manipulation of American politics and its legal system have, so far, blocked efforts to hold…

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Villa near Mount Vesuvius may be where Augustus, Rome's 1st emperor, died

Researchers say a villa buried by the eruption in A.D. 79 corresponds with records of the Roman emperor's death in A.D. 14.