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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 Guardian - US · Jul 19, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024

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

Grab that gladius and get ready to fight

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2024

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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…

The Conversation · Jun 5, 2024

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.

LiveScience · Apr 30, 2024

Screenwriter Brian Helgeland Reveals Plot Details For Canceled Cleopatra Movie.

Learn about Brian Helgeland's canceled Cleopatra movie project and the intriguing plot details that never made it to the big screen.

Exploring The Legacy Of 10 Legendary Military Leaders

Explore the legacies of ten legendary military leaders, from Alexander the Great to George Washington.

Timeless Military Strategies For Modern Warfare

Explore ancient military tactics from Sun Tzu to Samurai, offering valuable insights for contemporary warfare.

Why do we leap day? We remind you (so you can forget for another 4 years)

Why do we have leap years, and what are we supposed to do — or not do — with our rare extra day? NPR's Morning Edition spoke with experts in astronomy, history and economics to find out.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

“Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts)

You can't afford to stop learning new things, so why not keep it up with this listicle of "Today I Learned" facts. The post “Today I Learned”: 40 Interesting Facts About The World That Many Have Just Learned (New Posts) first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Feb 26, 2024

The Fascinating History And Importance Of Leap Year

Discover the rich history and purpose of leap year, from ancient calendars to the Gregorian system, ensuring alignment with Earth's orbit.

Ancient Warriors: 10 Inspiring Military Leadership Lessons

Discover leadership insights from historical military figures like Sun Tzu, Alexander the Great, and Hannibal.

Roman dodecahedron uncovered by amateur archaeologists in the UK

More than 100 dodecahedrons have now been found in northwestern Europe, but archaeologists still don't know what they were used for.

LiveScience · Jan 19, 2024

5 stories making science news this week: A Pacific 'superstructure' and an ancient Roman bullet

Jan. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience · Jan 14, 2024

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LiveScience · Jan 11, 2024

2,000-year-old bullet found with Julius Caesar's name on it was likely used in civil war

The bullet's inscriptions hint that Indigenous people in Spain supported the would-be dictator, Julius Caesar, during the Roman civil war.

Bored Panda · Jan 9, 2024

35 Hilarious Ways Kids And Parents Interpreted These New Year’s Resolutions

People are cracking up about 35 really hilarious New Year resolutions from and about kids circulating on X. The post 35 Hilarious Ways Kids And Parents Interpreted These New Year’s Resolutions first appeared on Bored Panda.

LiveScience · Jan 5, 2024

Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?

We have just entered a leap year, meaning we will get an extra day this year. But why do we need these extended years and how did they come about?

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024

What’s the point of a Leap Year? Why 2024 brings 29 days of February

Leap Years are typically every four years with a few exceptions

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WhatToWatch · Dec 20, 2023

Who is Chicken Caesar in The Masked Singer UK 2024?

Who is Chicken Caesar in The Masked Singer UK 2024? Lettuce see what they've got!

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023

The color purple: It's a new movie and an old hue that's rich in meaning and history

Power, ambition, luxury

Zenger · Dec 12, 2023

Italian Town Defies Roman Empire’s Collapse, New Study Reveals

Interamna Lirenas thrived well into the 3rd Century AD, challenging previous assumptions about Roman decline.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Archaeological discovery upends what we thought we knew about fall of Roman empire

Survey reveals town in modern-day Italy had thriving urban features including public baths, emple, warehouse and theatre hundreds of years later than expected

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

TV tonight: Paul Burrell and Sherrie Hewson strip off for charity

Celebrities raise cancer awareness in The Real Full Monty. Plus, Jamie Oliver sorts your Christmas. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2023

Andy Serkis on his ‘shocking’ new play, AI and cancellation: ‘I defy anyone not to tap their foot to Michael Jackson. Your body won’t let you cancel him’

The actor and director goes to the pub to tell Patrick Smith why he thinks ‘Ulster American’ might start a riot, how his ‘Animal Farm’ will land in a Britain that has abandoned democratic principles and why America faces another catastrophe if Trump takes power

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2023

Ex-Speaker McCarthy's departure from Congress reads like Greek tragedy – but stars a 'slight unmeritable man' and not a hero

Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s departure from Congress brings to mind ambition and the other side of ambition’s coin, humiliation – the thirst for fame and power on one side, ignominious failure on the other.

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