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To some ancient Romans, gladiators were the embodiment of tyranny

Neither “Gladiator” nor its cinematic sequel is particularly concerned with historical fact. For one thing, the emperor Marcus Aurelius had no intention of restoring the republic. Gladiatorial contests were abhorrent displays of cruelty, but they didn’t always end in death. And the Romans didn’t sculpt bone-white statues; they painted them…

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'Gladiator II' is an Epic Depiction of A Dying Empire That Rings True to Today's Times - REVIEW

The blockbuster sequel to the 2000 hit 'Gladiator,' portrays what a dying empire does in desperation to preserve its power, which rings true to the world today.

Latin Times

Gladiator 2 feels like Hollywood rarity – a totally necessary sequel that completes Maximus's story

Opinion | Gladiator 2 is a rare, necessary sequel

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Gladiator II review: All-action Paul Mescal is the pumping heart of this stirring Roman epic

4/5 It’s thumbs up for Ridley Scott’s return to Ancient Rome a quarter of a century on

Evening Standard

The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru

He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?

The Guardian - UK

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

I’ve graduated but I worry that only being average will blight my future

All over the place, average people are completely squeezing the pips out of life

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My Day Along the Seine River at the Olympics Ended with a Swim

One Sports Illustrated writer dared to plunge into the debated and polluted river at the center of the Paris Games.

Sports Illustrated

Ridley Scott's Gladiator II Trailer Reveals Star-Studded Cast Lineup

Gladiator II, directed by Ridley Scott, features Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington in a captivating historical drama sequel set in ancient Rome with intens...

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“AITA For What I Said? My Family Won’t Let Me Share Any Good News Because Of My Sister’s Disability”

Parents always try to "protect" disabled daughter's feelings, while banning other daughter from sharing hers, family drama unfolds. The post “AITA For What I Said? My Family Won’t Let Me Share Any Good News Because Of My Sister’s Disability” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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‘Biden can’t do it’: European politicians shocked by US president’s debate flop

Some call for rethink by Democrats and say continent must step up preparations for another Trump termBiden v Trump debate aftermath – live

The Guardian - UK

Meet Ryan Holiday: the author who says we need more grit

Ryan Holiday is the author of Right Thing, Right Now and host of The Daily Stoic podcast. He speaks to Evgeny Lebedev about war, politics and what we can learn from Stoicism in our day and age.

Evening Standard

Long-term Meditation Training Shows Promising Results In Improving Mental Health And Psychological Well-being Of Older Adults

Meditation Boosts Well-Being of Older Adults, Study Finds

Zenger

Stoicism and spirituality: A philosopher explains how more Americans' search for meaning is turning them toward the classics

Stoicism may be having a renaissance. For centuries, the ancient philosophy that originated in Greece and spread across the Roman Empire was more or less treated as extinct – with the word “stoic” hanging on as shorthand for someone unemotional. But today, with the help of the internet, it’s gaining…

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Six ways to make your life easier and more peaceful – by using stoic principles

As the world felt increasingly chaotic, I wondered which principles I could apply – turns out there were many

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Stoicism on Tiktok promises happiness – but the ancient philosophers who came up with it had something very different in mind

I don’t know about you, but my TikTok is full of influencers telling me I should be a Stoic. You might know the term “stoic” as a person who goes through hardship while maintaining a steely and calm disposition, and never complains. However, a stoic is also someone who prescribes…

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Richard Armitage: ‘I used to stand on the Lord of the Rings to reach the top shelf in my wardrobe’

The actor and author on his love of fantasy fiction, the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, and why he doesn’t want a second bite of Proust

The Independent UK

Cleveland museum sues to stop seizure of statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius

The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius

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If you disrespect the Stoics, Rory McIlroy will swing for you

As last week’s dust-up at the Ryder Cup showed, the golfer is an emotional man who turns to emperor Marcus Aurelius when the red mist descends

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Rory McIlroy, Simone Biles and Jürgen Klopp

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, cricket, snooker, gymnastics and boxing?

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McIlroy becomes perfect Ryder Cup animal and turns anger into energy

The world No 2 calmed himself down with some philosophy after his Saturday night spat and then won his singles

The Guardian - UK

Rory McIlroy says angry flashpoint pushed Europe to Ryder Cup glory

Rory McIlroy has explained how his ‘red mist’ moment, when he felt ‘the angriest I have ever been in my career’, helped push Europe towards Ryder Cup glory after the trophy was reclaimed in Rome

The Guardian - US

Roman bust seized from US museum in investigation into stolen pieces

Worcester Art Museum says bust, bought in 1966 but probably stolen and improperly imported from Turkey, to be returned

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Roman emperor statue seized from Cleveland Museum of Art in smuggling investigation

The headless statue is believed to depict Marcus Aurelius. The investigation into its origins comes over a decade after Turkey claimed that 21 objects at the museum were linked to an illicit trade.

The Independent UK

Statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius seized from Cleveland museum in looting investigation

A headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius has been ordered seized from the Cleveland Museum of Art

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