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Reading Homer’s Iliad feels like scrolling through TikTok

I first picked up The Iliad because the cloth-bound red cover, stamped with gold flames, was simply gorgeous. So much for not judging a book by its cover. The Penguin Classics edition sat on my shelf for months before I finally opened it. For years, the text had felt inaccessible,…

The Conversation

This 2010 World Cup Icon Predicted Eight Matches Perfectly, Only to Be Targeted by International Death Threats

The accuracy of Paul’s predictions is nothing short of legendary.

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After 105 years of waiting, Italy finally brings home a $17.5 million Etruscan treasure

In 1921, Italy first wanted something it couldn't have. On this Monday in Rome, the Italian government finally got it. The François Tombone, one of the greatest surviving pieces of ancient painting on Earth, now belongs to the state. Italy paid $17.5 million for it. That might sound like a…

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What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?

Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented …

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America's manufacturing Achilles' heel: McKinsey’s warning on rare earths grows louder

McKinsey projects a shortfall of up to 30% in magnetic rare earth supply globally by 2035.

Fortune

Queen Elizabeth's "Unconditional Love" for One Royal Family Member Became Her "Tragic Flaw," According to Royal Expert

"Achilles had his heel. Othello was plagued by jealousy. Caesar had Brutus. And Queen Elizabeth II?"

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Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

The final day of the season pitches West Ham and Tottenham in a battle for survival with Spurs being safe if they secure a point against Everton

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'Cold, pragmatic relationship': UAE-Israel ties driven by defence and technology

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer at the School of Security Studies at King's College London and Fellow at the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. According to Krieg, "Iran is fighting a war against the global economy." By targeting the UAE, and especially Dubai, Tehran…

France 24

I Know Homer's The Odyssey Quite Well, And I Love The Tweaks That Christopher Nolan Is Making

Let Nolan cook.

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Who Is Elliot Page Playing in 'The Odyssey'? New Rumour Suggests Role May Be Elpenor, Not Achilles

Fans speculate on Elliot Page's role in 'The Odyssey'. The film is set to be released in theatres on 17 July 2026.

International Business Times UK

Quote of the Day by Homer: 'Let me not then die ingloriously and without a..'-The Odyssey authors' timeless words about struggle, courage and leaving behind a meaningful legacy

Ancient Greek poet Homer's words on courage and legacy still resonate. His epics, the Iliad and Odyssey, explored timeless themes of pride, revenge, and love. A powerful quote emphasizes facing death with a great deed. This ancient wisdom highlights the human desire to matter and leave a memorable story. Homer's…

The Economic Times

“Disgusting” New Detail In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sparks Heated Debate Among Fans

Fans are slamming The Odyssey over a bizarre detail, leading to a broader debate about the epic film.

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David Malouf will always be one of the world’s great writers. I will always be grateful to him

Malouf’s astounding talent was to remain lucid and attentive in his language, while imbuing his worlds with a sensuality that was subtle but deeply felt

The Guardian - AU

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Manchester City host Arsenal as both aim to gain a huge advantage in the title race while Everton welcome Liverpool to Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Patrick Vieira backs ‘really important’ Declan Rice to drive Arsenal to silverware

The former Arsenal captain believes the club can still win trophies this season despite a poor run of form

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Premier League and Carabao Cup final team news: predicted lineups

Newcastle host Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby while Arsenal and Manchester City contest a trophy at Wembley

The Guardian - UK

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Leaders Arsenal host Everton on Saturday while struggling Tottenham head to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday

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Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Leeds host Manchester City on Saturday while the leaders Arsenal face Chelsea in Sunday’s standout fixture

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Ukraine is surviving Russia’s invasion. This is how it can win the war

ANALYSIS: As the war grinds into its fifth year, world affairs editor Sam Kiley in Kharkiv looks back on a brutal conflict that has seen a complete shift in war technology and a stubborn Ukraine standing up to its much larger Russian neighbour

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Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Manchester City take on Newcastle on Saturday night while Tottenham host neighbours Arsenal in Sunday’s derby

Fortune

Trump added $2.25 trillion to the national debt in his first year back in charge, watchdog says

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation, a nonpartisan budget watchdog, ran the numbers exclusively for Fortune.

The Conversation

The ten best albums of 2025 – according to music experts

With Something Good, the arts and culture newsletter from The Conversation, we aim to cut through the noise and recommend the very best in new releases every fortnight. And what a soundtrack this year’s newsletters have had. From Lily Allen’s devastating breakup album West End Girl to Rosalía’s genre-defying LUX,…

LiveScience

Stunningly preserved Roman-era mosaic in UK depicts Trojan War stories — but not the ones told by Homer

A newfound mosaic draws inspiration from "Phrygians," a play by the Athenian playwright Aeschylus that survives only in bits and pieces.

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5 years on from Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red reveals why making Night City the "main antagonist" created an irresistible RPG: "Exploring the darker side of human nature is exciting"

Interview | "When you simplify it enough, it becomes a story about ourselves"

The Independent UK

Archaeologists unlock secrets of ‘remarkable’ Rutland mosaic

Archaeologists have revealed the ‘long-lost’ story behind the famous Ketton mosaic

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