Roland Emmerich’s new gladiator series, “Those About to Die” (starring Anthony Hopkins), is a brand new epic series that explores the Roman Empire in 79 CE. Streaming on Peacock (NBC) and inspired by the same book as “Gladiator”, “Those About to Die” delves into the life of the Flavian Dynasty, the Gladiator, the Chariot Races, the Patricians, and the Underbelly. From Gladiator 2 gladiator and chariot race to chariot race we discover how the bloody arena fueled the Roman Empire and the introduction of the new Flavian Amphitheatre or as we know it today, the Colosseum. “Those About to Die” premieres July 18 on Peacock.“Those About to Die” cast includes:Anthony Hopkins as Emperor VespasianIwan Rheon as TenaxJojo Macari as DomitianTom Hughes as Titus Gabriella Pession as AntoniaDimitri Leonidas as ScorpusSara Martins as CalaJohannes Haukur Johannesson as ViggoMoe Hashim - KwameRupert Penry-Jones as MarsusPresented by “Those About to Die”

What You Need to Know About the Epic Series “Those About to Die” (Anthony Hopkins)

Archeologists recently unearthed the grave of a man believed to be a chief in the Coclé culture, the archeological name for the people who inhabited Panama over a thousand years ago. Discovered in the El Caño Archaeological Park, the El Caño Foundation shared select images of the ongoing excavation...

Ancient tomb filled with gold, sacrificial victims discovered

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You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Archaeologists conducting excavations at the site of a church have unearthed a marble shrine containing a relic that they believe may be tied to Moses receiving the Ten Commandments.

The shrine contained a 1,500-year-old ivory box adorned with Christian motifs, according to an Innsbruck University press release.

The item was discovered by archaeologists from Innsbruck University in southern Austria under an altar inside a chapel at the summit of Burgbichl, a small hill, in the municipality of Irschen.  

Since 2016, archaeologists from the University of Innsbruck have been carrying out excavations in Irschen, which is a part of the Carinthian Drava Valley.

‘City of the Dead’ archeologists have...

Archaeologists discover ancient relic believed to be tied to Moses and the Ten Commandments

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A group of treasure hunters said they recovered over 200 hundred silver coins from an 18th Century shipwreck off the coast of Florida, calling the moment "numbing." "You don't expect that. You always hope for it but you never expect it," boat captain Grant Gitschlag told WOFL-TV. The coins in...

Treasure hunters say they recovered hundreds of silver coins from 1715 shipwreck off Florida

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Fox Weather

Molten lava forcefully erupted from the Voragine crater on the majestic Mount Etna along the east coast of Sicily, Italy, on Thursday.

Italy's Mount Etna erupts in fiery display as lava spews from crater over Sicily

For Amazon Prime Day 2024, several Apple iPad models have been discounted by up to 30% off. The discounts include the 6th generation iPad Air with M2 chip and the 7th generation iPad Pro with M4 chip, both of which were released earlier this year. These are all genuine retail boxed Apple products with full one-year warranties and eligibility for AppleCare. These are the lowest prices on the best iPad models we've seen so far in 2024, and you'll probably have to wait until Black Friday to find a matching deal.

iPads Drop to The Lowest Prices Yet for Prime Day 2024 (Updated with New Price Drops)

Amazon Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy just about anything. It's one of the only major online events, outside of Black Friday, that has deals pretty much across every category. If there's something you're hoping to buy this summer, the Amazon sales event is your best chance to save.

The 5 Things You Should Buy on Amazon Prime Day

LiveScience

Archaeologists used X-rays to analyze the remains of a sandal unearthed near a Roman fort in Bavaria.

2,000-year-old Roman military sandal with nails for traction found in Germany

Vision Pet Care

Cats are cherished companions, captivating us with their grace, independence, and playful antics. A question often pondered by cat enthusiasts is, "How long do cats really live?" Understanding the typical lifespans of our feline friends can help us provide the best care throughout their lives. This article delves into the factors affecting cat longevity, the average lifespan of different breeds, and ways to ensure a long, healthy life for your cat.

Typical Cat Lifespans - How Long Do They Really Live?

An in-name-only follow-up to Twister – Jan de Bont's theme park ride-spawning disaster movie from 1996 – Lee Isaac Chung's Twisters is a different kind of ride. Its weather-related mayhem is less visually appealing than de Bont's, but it remains rooted in a solid dramatic throughline, which gives way to gripping vistas that help overcome its aesthetic shortcomings. The storms never quite seem real, but they're made to feel real, thanks to the movie's characters and lead performances. It's one heck of a summer blockbuster despite itself.

Twisters Review

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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A remarkable 4,000-year-old ring-shaped stone monument has been discovered on a hill in the Greek island of Crete.
The 1,800-square-meter (19,375-square-foot) Bronze Age structure was found at the top of Papoura Hill, northwest of the town of Kastelli, and was unearthed during excavation works for a major airport project.



					
			

The site is now being investigated by archaeologists who think it may have had a ritualistic or religious purpose.
The labyrinthine structure consists of eight concentric rings of stone, 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) thick on average, with some still standing at heights of up to 1.7 meters.
The architects of the newfound structure were from...

Mysterious Circular Structure Found in Greece Stuns Archaeologists

Although I have years experience searching for the best deals on Prime Day, it's very rare that I actually buy anything. These massive sales always have some very tempting discounts, but I always seem to find a way to convince myself I don't really need any of it. That being said, the Google Pixel deals at Amazon right now were good enough to convince me it was finally time for a new phone.

Amazon's Prime Day Google Pixel Deal Is So Good I Bought One Myself

Literate, high-status men with writing ability were responsible for recordkeeping in ancient Egypt. But the job left a mark on their skeletons, a new analysis shows.

Skeletons reveal what life was like for elite scribes in ancient Egypt

Captain America: Brave New World is the first MCU movie hitting theaters in 2025. And now that Marvel has released the first trailer for the film, we’ve got more details about the movie's surprise villain: Red Hulk! So, how does Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross fit into Brave New World? What are the differences between William Hurt, and Harrison Ford's version of the soon to be Thunderbolts team creator? We've got the answers.

Red Hulk Explained: How He Fits Into Captain America: Brave New World

Research updates radiocarbon calibration curve and reevaluates dates of Greek shipwrecks. Improved radiocarbon calibration techniques now offer more accurate date estimates for Greek shipwrecks, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sturt Manning of Cornell University and colleagues. The Kyrenia Ship was found in the...

Rewriting the Timeline: New Radiocarbon Dating Reveals True Age of Ancient Greek Shipwreck

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From King Tut’s treasure-stuffed tomb to one of the world's oldest human burial sites, these ancient resting places sent their occupants to the afterlife in style.

10 Fabulous Ancient Tombs

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Did They Think of the Roman Empire Before the Show? - Cast Answers (Those About to Die)

When you’re working on a show about gladiators and the Roman Empire, you tend to think about the Roman Empire a lot. But before the actors...

Did They Think of the Roman Empire Before the Show? - Cast Answers (Those About to Die)

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