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Paul Mescal has one Russell Crowe hope ahead of Gladiator 2

‘We haven’t spoken to each other,’ the actor said

The Independent UK

Historian dismisses Gladiator II as ‘total Hollywood bulls***’

Director Ridley Scott told critics of historical inaccuracies in his previous film ‘Napoleon’ to ‘get a life’

The Independent UK

Endurance review – search for Shackleton’s Antarctic wreck overshadowed by history

Shackleton’s truly perilous 1915 ordeal – gussied up with colourised footage and AI voices – minimises the stakes of a 2022 hunt for its remains by Dan Snow and friends

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‘They must be somewhere’: appeal for British oak to recreate Sutton Hoo ship

Charity makes appeal after struggling to source wood in UK and says it may be forced to look abroad

The Guardian - UK

Duke of Westminster ties the knot with Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral with help from Prince William

It was a royal wedding in all but name... and not even a Just Stop Oil protest could dampen the mood

The Independent UK

‘Dionne Warwick said “I’m never wearing that again!”’: behind the scenes of TV’s wildest costumes

Trousers splitting live on air, angry celebs, dressing famous people like giant boiled eggs … welcome to the world of outrageous clothing design

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 online from anywhere

As six celebs take to the floor for Strictly's Christmas cracker, we explain how to watch the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special 2023 for free and from anywhere on Earth.

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Experts Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Taking Shots At Ridley Scott's Napoleon, But Not Everything Is Historically Inaccurate

Experts are still taking shots at the historical inaccuracies of Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, but not everything is untrue.

Cinemablend

Critics of Napoleon epic have fallen for emperor’s fibs, says film’s military expert

The ex-para who advised Ridley Scott on the new movie’s battle scenes claims historians who attacked it have fallen for Bonaparte’s own hype

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Christmas Special 2023: Jamie Borthwick, Sally Nugent and Dan Snow confirmed

During the Christmas Day show on BBC One, six couples will perform a festive routine in an attempt to impress the judges

Evening Standard

Napoleon storms French box office days after Ridley Scott’s scathing response to critics

Historical epic received criticism from French reviewers, who called it ‘unintentionally funny’

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023: celebrities, professional dancers, judges, presenters and everything we know

The festive season wouldn't be complete without the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2023. Here's everything you need to know about this year's show.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders favourite joins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special line up

Strictly Come Dancing has revealed the first three stars taking part in the glittering Christmas special.

WhatToWatch

Sunrise shot of Callanish Standing Stones wins Historic Photographer of the Year

From the famous train tracks of Auschwitz to the ancient Callanish Stones, History Hit showcases the most important historical sites

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Director slams French "Napoleon" critics

“The audience that I showed it to in Paris, they loved it," Scott told the BBC

The Independent UK

Napoleon director Ridley Scott issues scathing response to French critics who dislike new movie

It’s the latest in a series of brilliantly blunt replies to negative comments about his new movie

The Independent UK

Ridley Scott tells history buffs criticising Napoleon to ‘get a life’

Forthcoming historical drama has been critiqued for straying away from historical truths

Digital Camera World

History Hit is on the hunt for the best photos of sites that tell a story

The Historic Photographer of the Year competition recognizes photographers with a passion for sites from the past

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The Independent UK

Dan Snow breaks down historical inaccuracies in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon trailer: ‘It ain’t a documentary’

Forthcoming biopic stars Joaquin Phoenix as the infamous French military commander

The Independent UK

‘It ain’t a documentary’: Dan Snow breaks down historical inaccuracies in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon trailer

Forthcoming biopic stars Joaquin Phoenix as the infamous French military commander

The Guardian - UK

‘Such a beautiful creature’: Chris Packham, Dan Snow and more on their favourite museum exhibit

Five UK museums are up for a £120,000 prize. So what’s the best item in each of them? From a sleeping beauty to an extinct bird, famous fans pick their most treasured object

The Independent UK

Sledge flag used during 19th-century polar search saved for nation

Michael Palin and Dan Snow backed the campaign to raise £120,000 to stop the Kellet sledge flag from passing to an overseas private collector.

Evening Standard

Rare Arctic naval flag saved from overseas buyer thanks to star campaign

Michael Palin and Dan Snow helped to raise £120,000 to stop the Kellet sledge flag from leaving the UK

The Independent UK

Huge shark washes up on Irish beach in first recording of rare species

The 14ft female smalltooth sand tiger shark is at the upper end of the size limits for the species

The Independent UK

Hunt for head of ‘butchered’ shark that washed up on UK beach

TV historian Dan Snow has joined the hunt for the remnants of the animal

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