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‘Impossible’—Andoni Iraola Rules Liverpool Star Out of Premier League Opener

The Reds’ academy has been relied on in the early stages of preseason.

Sports Illustrated

What Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ reveals about the adaptable nature of myth

This article contains spoilers for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’

The Conversation

Quote of the day by Dante Alighieri: 'You shall find out how salt is the taste of another man's bread, and how hard is...' - motivational quote by The Divine Comedy poet teaches life lessons on empathy, compassion, humility, how hardships make us more understanding and why we shouldn't judge others

Quote of the day by Dante Alighieri: Dante Alighieri's quote highlights how personal hardship teaches empathy and understanding. Experiencing difficulties allows us to grasp others' struggles more profoundly. His words emphasize that true comprehension comes from lived experiences, not just observation.

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Quote of the day by Roman poet Virgil: 'If I cannot move Heaven, I will raise Hell', and a celebration of determination

Roman poet Virgil who is best known for his epic, The Aeneid, wrote a famous line through the character of Juno. "If I cannot move Heaven, I will raise Hell," is one of the most memorable declarations in classical literature. The original Latin reads: "Flectere si nequeo superos, Acheronta movebo."…

The Times of India

The emperor's new receipt: Rs 59 cr for a banana? Inside the world of absurd art pricing

In a very exclusive room far far away, a very ordinary looking wooden gavel comes down on an equally ordinary looking rostrum and somehow millions of dollars have transpired within that quarter of a second.

The Times of India

Scooter Braun open to help Kanye West with 'salvation'

Scooter Braun is open to speaking with Kanye West to help the rapper's "salvation and growth" following the controversial star's expression of remorse over his anti-semitic comments.

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Quote of the Day by Virgil: 'Do the gods light this fire in our hearts or does...'- Ancient Roman poet’s haunting quote about desire still explains why people lose themselves chasing what they want

Ancient Roman poet Virgil's words still resonate today. His quote questions whether divine forces or personal ambition fuels our deepest desires. The article explores how this timeless conflict drives people to pursue goals relentlessly. This pursuit can lead to sacrificing well-being and identity. Virgil's insights offer a powerful reminder about…

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Netflix misspells the name of Devil May Cry antagonist Vergil on a t-shirt, and it's honestly one of the more understandable typos they could've made

You say Vergil, I say Virgil, you say tomato, I say…

PC Gamer

Does Dante's Inferno from the 14th century depict an asteroid impact?

Dante's description of the fall of Lucifer to Earth from heaven seems to sport many of the hallmarks of an impact, forming a multi-ringed crater with a central peak.

Space

‘Bursts off the screen’: why Tombstone is my feelgood movie

The latest in our series of writers drawing attention to their most rewatched comfort films is a celebration of an easily quotable western

The Guardian - US

Son of Nobody review: More proof that Yann Martel is a literary paper tiger

Although this time, at least, Yann Martel’s tale is about people, he can’t resist his animal flourishes once again

Evening Standard

Surprisingly emotional new Devil May Cry season 2 teaser goes back to Dante and Virgil's childhood and fills in the blanks on why the brothers are so different

Netflix has released another Devil May Cry season 2 teaser, and it's actually quite sad

Total Film

Photos show Ukrainian war veterans as they find healing and hope under the stage lights

War veterans living with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv, transforming personal trauma into powerful storytelling through an adaptation of “Eneida” by Ivan Kotliarevskyi, a Ukrainian reimagining of Virgil's “Aeneid.” Directed by Olha Semioshkina, the amateur troupe spent nearly a year preparing for…

The Independent UK

In war-weary Kyiv, wounded Ukrainian veterans turn epic poetry into living testimony

War veterans with severe injuries from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have taken the stage in Kyiv in an adaptation of Ivan Kotliarevskyi’s “Eneida.”

The Independent UK

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How the ancient Romans managed their wealth (it wasn't just by hiding hoards)

How did Romans invest their wealth in ancient times?

The Conversation

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

“All I want is an income of 20,000 sesterces from secure investments”, proclaims a character in a poem by Juvenal (1st-2nd century CE), the Roman poet.

GamesRadar

Imagine Hades and Vampire Survivors had a beautifully twisted baby, and you get the latest ambitious game from one of the best horror studios you've never heard of

Feature | AstralShift horror is mythologically scary, with a lot of mythologically beautiful dresses

The Guardian - UK

What links the gramophone and Antoinette Perry? The Saturday quiz

From Olly Alexander, Simon Le Bon and Karen O to Beatrice and Virgil, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz

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In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?

Once yelled at women seen to be pestering or annoying – or at feminists questioning and threatening the status quo – “harpy” has long been used as a derogatory term targeting women.

Evening Standard

Arne Slot reacts to Mohamed Salah's cryptic Instagram post as Liverpool future is questioned

The Liverpool forward is out of contract at the end of the season

The Conversation

‘Each bears his own ghosts’: How the classics speak to these days of fear, anger and presidential candidates stalking the land

“Fear stalks the land, including the Upper West Side,” I wrote to a friend the other day. A week before the election, everyone seems to be afraid.

The Guardian - UK

‘For too long literature has been defined by one set of people’: writing back to the empire and beyond

Black novelists, poets and playwrights have a long history of reclaiming narratives, the theme of this year’s Black History Month. Novelist Ben Okri looks at where this tradition has come from – and where it’s going next

Latin Times

Elderly Man Scammed by Fake FBI Agents Teams Up with Real FBI Agents to Bust Scammers

An 83-year-old Oregon man was scammed out of $90,000 by fake FBI agents, so he teamed up with real FBI agents to catch the thieves.

The Conversation

Five aspects of Kaos that might or might not be from Greek myth – according to an expert

This article contains spoilers for Kaos.

Sports Illustrated

18-Year-Old Fencer Colin Heathcock Is Ready to Bring Home Gold for Team USA

The first-time Olympian moved to France to pursue his career. Now, he'll be competing in Paris.

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