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Italy's Ancient Appian Way Added To UNESCO World Heritage List

Discover the historic significance of Italy's ancient Appian Way, a UNESCO World Heritage site connecting Rome with southern Italy.

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Before there was diving and relays, there was the Poetry Olympics

Ever wondered whether you’d have a better chance at winning an Olympic gold if you could fling words rather than a javelin? Or maybe you could beat down your opponents with comedic wit? If so, you may have been a strong contender at the Poetry Olympics, held in Rome around…

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Rebuilding Rome, the upstate New York city that is looking forward after a destructive tornado

A tornado that touched down in the small, upstate New York city of Rome ripped roofs from houses, reduced brick buildings to rubble and toppled steeples from two historic churches

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Roland Emmerich was ‘totally surprised’ Anthony Hopkins was interested in his gladiator series

Emmerich told Comic-Con audience that Hopkins is a keen historian of ancient Rome

The Independent UK

Kayak reveals the cheapest last-minute trips for Brits this August

Fly to Paris, Barcelona or Rome for under £200 this August

The Independent UK

Rampant slaughter! Sexy armour! Tiger maulings! We bust the gladiator myths

As Those About to Die brings swords and sandals back to the screen, the ‘Colosseum consultant’ who advises all the epic productions about accuracy tells us why he is ‘paid to be ignored’

The Guardian - UK

Botero Sculptures Transform Rome Into Open-Air Museum

Explore Rome's open-air museum featuring Fernando Botero's whimsical sculptures, paying homage to the late artist's Italian ties.

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The late Colombian artist Botero is celebrated with an open-air sculpture exhibition in Rome

The daughter of the late Colombian artist Fernando Botero has helped to turn the streets and piazzas of the Italian capital into an open-air museum to display eight of her father’s famously voluminous and whimsical sculptures

The Independent UK

Pamela Anderson just wore summer's most wanted look – a white shirt, jeans and trainers never looked so cool

The actress looks relaxed and happy on holiday in Rome

Woman & Home

Iwan Rheon: 'Those About To Die' is very different from 'Game of Thrones'; it's punctuated with genuine historical events - EXCLUSIVE

Iwan Rheon, renowned for his chilling portrayal of Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones, returns to the screen in the historical drama 'Those About To Die'. The series, directed by Roland Emmerich and based on the 1958 book by Daniel P. Mannix, delves into the tumultuous period of Roman history…

The Times of India

Those About to Die: the gory true story behind Prime Video’s new gladiatorial epic

How much is true, and how much of it is taking a healthy slice of historic liberty?

Evening Standard

Those About to Die episode 2 recap: a plot to kill Rome's best chariot racer

In this Those About to Die episode 2 recap we'll follow Tenax as he creates a new faction and tries to stop Scorpus dying.

WhatToWatch

Those About To Die cast: who's who in the Roman saga

Meet the stars who make up the Those About To Die cast

WhatToWatch

Those About to Die episode 1 recap: riots on the streets and dodgy deals in the sheets

Here's what happened in the first episode of Those About to Die, the new historical epic drama set in the Roman arenas.

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The Guardian - UK

Those About to Die review – Anthony Hopkins’s Rome epic is disgustingly effective

This attempt to be Game of Thrones in togas is all about the cheap thrills. It’s packed with gore, gladiators and gratuitous brothel tours

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Peacock's Those About To Die: A Gladiatorial Spectacle Disappoints Viewers

Peacock's 'Those About to Die' drama blends history with fiction in ancient Rome, offering action, drama, and intrigue.

Broadcasting & Cable

Tom Fenton, ‘Dean of American Foreign Correspondents,’ Has Died

Spent over three decades at CBS News, with a base in Rome, Tel Aviv, Moscow

The Independent UK

Even with restrictive rules, swimsuit wars heat up in an Olympic year

The swimsuit that Michael Phelps wore while winning eight golds medals at the Beijing Olympics is still revered around Speedo’s design center

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The Guardian - UK

A New York accent in ancient Rome? So what, it’s no less accurate than RP

Denzel Washington has been accused of inauthenticity in Gladiator II. But why is upper-class, southern English considered the norm, asks historian Rebecca Rideal

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Severe Storms Cause Deaths And Damage Across U.S. And Canada

Severe storms in the U.S. and Canada cause floods, tornadoes, and destruction, leading to evacuations and power outages. Communities unite to rebuild.

International Business Times

'Saint Or Devil': Return Of Wolf Stirs Debate In Europe

Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? He pointed to the role of the predator in ancient legends including a she-wolf who saved the twin founders of Rome; Fenrir, the monstrous wolf of Scandinavian mythology and the blue wolf, the mythical progenitor of the Mongols.

The Independent UK

Those About to Die review: Anthony Hopkins swords and sandals drama is more about titillating than convincing

The Prime Video epic, also starring Tom Hughes and Jojo Macari, depicts a Rome full of heaving bosoms and gladiators wearing little more than a thong, their muscles gleaming in the golden hour light

Fashion Times

COS Is Returning to New York Fashion Week This September With a Brooklyn Runway Show

After taking its runway offerings to Rome last season, COS is returning to New York Fashion Week with a show on September 10.

Evening Standard

Those About to Die on Prime Video review: a gore-tastic dive into Ancient Rome's seedy underbelly

This epic series about sport in Ancient Rome must absolutely be watched on as large a screen as possible

The Conversation

In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins achieved power most women were denied – but at great cost

You might have heard of a group of women in Ancient Rome known as the “Vestal Virgins”. These female virginal guardians of the sacred flame of Rome could be buried alive for breaking their vows of chastity. Sure, this is a terrible way to go. But! They had power, prestige,…

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