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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,…

The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024

How to watch 'Those About to Die' online — Anthony Hopkins Roman gladiator drama

Exploring the intricacies of power in ancient Rome and Vespasian's (Anthony Hopkins) brutally ingenious ways of wielding it, here's how to watch "Those About to Die" wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 16, 2024

Southern Europe scorched by heat wave as temperatures surpass 40°C

Governments across southern Europe have issued severe weather warnings as temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius. The heat wave has already claimed the life of an elderly man in Albania, who was found dead in his farm south of the capital Tirana.

France 24 · Jul 16, 2024

Excited for Those About to Die? 5 TV shows and movies to stream to get ready

Here are 5 TV shows and movies that'll get you ready for Those About to Die which airs next week.

WhatToWatch · Jul 13, 2024

Those About to Die: this mega-budget Roman epic is as close to actual time travel as it’s possible to get

Blood, guts, gore and Anthony Hopkins … this swords-and-sandals extravaganza may only be historically accurate-ish, but it’s the best ancient Rome to ever grace our screens

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024

Driving the 1000 Miglia With the new Alfa Romeo Junior

The new Alfa Romeo Junior and beautiful classic cars set the tone for a stunning 2024 1000 Miglia.

Motor1 · Jul 12, 2024

Those About to Die to Lady in the Lake: the seven best shows to watch on TV this week

Anthony Hopkins is the emperor in an epic, gratuitous tale of the last days of Rome, while Natalie Portman stars in a beautiful, gritty noir about a woman on the hunt for a missing girl in the 1960s

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024

Rome's airport is named for da Vinci, Venice's for Marco Polo. Milan's Malpensa? Silvio Berlusconi

Milan’s Malpensa Airport, Italy’s second-busiest passenger airport, is being renamed after Silvio Berlusconi

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Warning to tourists heading to Rome as city under construction

The 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year planning is putting Rome under enormous strain with 32 million tourists expected

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

'I Was Really Hoping To Be In That Role' - Former Vice Captain Responds To Missing Out On US Ryder Cup Lead Job

Five-time Ryder Cup player and vice-captain to Zach Johnson in Rome, Stewart Cink admitted he was "disappointed" not to have been chosen as captain for Bethpage Black

Golf Monthly · Jul 10, 2024