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The use of wild beasts in gladiatorial contests is well-documented in ancient Roman texts, yet until now it was thought that ...

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Superman and Co. have superhuman powers and save the world. But they aren't the first-ever superheroes. Ancient deities like Zeus, Diana or Heracles served as inspiration for modern characters.

Tell us, tell us, Flavio Cobolli, how did you do it, how do you feel, what is the Davis Cup, what does it mean to tame the ...

Taking on the Titus Andronicus is no easy feat, though this impressively scaled Theatre Works production takes a good stab at ...

Wondering what life may have been like in the past or for famous historical figures is a common pastime for many individuals ...

Other Roman emperors met far more bloody ends than the cheese-loving Antoninus. Nero committed suicide; Galba was murdered by ...