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Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. These brutal spectacles really happened

It’s one of the most thrilling sequences in Ridley Scott’s new film Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 Oscar-winning blockbuster.

The Conversation

Our perverse respect for immense wealth allows Musk and Zuckerberg to run riot

The megalomaniacs who control X and Facebook are only able to pollute the public sphere and undermine democracy because of our deference to money

The Guardian - 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

The Guardian - US

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I, Claudius, Plebs and Those About to Die: a look back at five decades of Ancient Rome on television

How often do you think about the Roman empire? That was the question posed by a highly popular TikTok trend from last year. Women the world over were surprised to find out that, for many men, the answer is “every day”, or at least “several times a week”.

The Conversation

Guide to the classics: On The Art of Physical Exercise, a 16th century account of ancient sports and workouts

According to the World Obesity Atlas, 42% of the global population will be overweight or obese in 2025. Lack of physical activity is one of the primary causes. Experts regard this as a serious health problem and in Greco-Roman times, too, doctors thought being overweight was bad for one’s health.

The Conversation

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

Grab that gladius and get ready to fight

Evening Standard

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.

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32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' decapitations to riches for the afterlife

Archaeologists have discovered lavish and grisly burials the world over.

LiveScience

2,300-year-old shell mosaic discovered in luxurious home in Rome

Archaeologists think the house belonged to a senatorial family during the last years of Rome's Republic.

LiveScience

Cult temples and sacrificial pit unearthed at ancient Roman camp in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed the foundations of two temples and a shallow circular ditch at a former Roman camp.

LiveScience

Mary Beard says Roman Empire a ‘safe space for being macho’ amid TikTok trend

The historian was speaking amid a trend on social media that highlights how often men ponder the time of togas, swords and emperors.

The Independent UK

OPINION - Hail the return of I, Claudius, the BBC’s greatest-ever drama

Naturally, there will be smartypantses making fun of the make-up; the emperors’ hair will probably get a social media following of its own. Yet the re-showing by the BBC of its greatest-ever television series, I Claudius, later this month, should by rights be the broadcast sensation of the year.

Evening Standard

Hanson’s latest grift, Boris pitches a podcast, and Elon Musk’s Twitter lands a big endorsement

Welcome to Crikey’s weekly round up of weirdness from Auspol and abroad.

Crikey

Prigozhin crosses his Rubicon in echo of Caesar’s march on Rome

Wagner leader’s abortive mutiny was an irrevocable step that may yet have serious consequences

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A kiss to detect wine on her breath: the violent policing of women drinking in Ancient Rome

The ancient Romans venerated wine.

Daily Mirror

Mum has teachers rate her baby name choices - and gets brutally honest responses

A parent has turned to the internet for some advice about her potential baby name choices, asking those who are teachers to share their thoughts on the list of monikers

Zenger

Israel To Turn Biblical Site In The West Bank Into An Archeological Park

Investment of the archeological site in the West Bank is a historical that once serves as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel.

The Guardian - UK

‘She was always searching for grandeur’: the revolutionary life of artist Gwen John

She is famous for painting solitary women. But, far from being the recluse of popular myth, this pupil of Whistler, admirer of Cézanne and lover of Rodin was ahead of her time

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The 18 greatest Apple stores of all time

This is the definitive list of the 18 greatest Apple stores of all time. Period.

Daily Mirror

Zoo welcomes first new capybara in more than a decade after parents' 'Valentine's date'

A zoo has been thrilled to welcome its first baby capybara in more than a decade after zookeepers set up what appears to have been a very successful 'Valentine's date' between her parents

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