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Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods

Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural.

The Conversation

Portsmouth’s John Swift: ‘Rivalry with Southampton is so big that the game feels like a final’

Pompey midfielder tells Ben Fisher that playing in first South Coast derby league meeting in 13 years is bucket-list worthy

The Guardian - UK

‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too

Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable.

The Conversation

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How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders restricting the rights of trans workers in the federal government. The first was a renewal of the ban on transgender people joining the U.S. military – initially signed in 2017 and later repealed by President Joe…

The Conversation

Long-lost homestead of King Pompey, enslaved African who gained freedom, found in colonial New England

Archaeologists have discovered the homestead of Pompey, a formerly enslaved man from West Africa who was elected "king" by his community in the 1700s.

LiveScience

Portsmouth party like there’s no tomorrow after going through wringer

In today’s Football Daily: Pompey on a potty one and Big Cup musings

The Guardian - UK

‘Pompey’ Penny Mordaunt is at risk, but there’s little love for Labour either on Portsmouth North seat

Opinion polls have the Commons leader being toppled in the general election, but voters in her constituency tell a different story

The Guardian - UK

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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.

LiveScience

Swansea City transfer news as striker now a target, 'dialogue open' over signing and Aston Villa fans stick boot into Borja Baston

These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 14

Wales Online

Swansea City transfer headlines as raft of clubs chase Swans striker and MK Dons braced for interest

A full round-up of the latest Swans transfer news and updates

Wales Online

All the Bristol death and funeral announcements this week

John Bailey who passed 50-years-ago is still in the hearts of his work friends

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