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Error means hundreds of students are exempt from final history exam

Students at nine high schools in Queensland, Australia, were mistakenly taught about Augustus Caesar instead of Julius Caesar for an ancient history exam. The curriculum error was discovered just days before the state-wide examination, affecting 140 senior students. The affected students were subsequently exempted from the exam, with their final…

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Students spared history exam after fiasco sees them taught about wrong Caesar

Queensland students were taught about Augustus Caesar instead of his predecessor

The Independent UK

At Least 140 QLD Year 12 Students Were Taught About The Wrong Caesar For Final Exam

At least 140 students were accidentally taught on the subject of Augustus Caesar, rather than Julius Caesar, ahead of their final exams.

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About 140 final year Queensland students had incorrectly been taught about Julius Caesar’s adopted son and heir, Augustus

The Guardian - AU

Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe

An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.

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Et tu? More Queensland high schools taught wrong Caesar topic as student speaks out after exam

About 140 students from nine schools affected in year 12 ancient history bungle, with one saying they’ve had ‘journalists outside our school all day’

The Guardian - AU

All fail Caesar: students at eight schools taught wrong topic for final year 12 history exam

Queensland checking all 172 schools sitting exam with pupils expected to claim special consideration after studying the wrong Roman emperor

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Trump on a coin? When Julius Caesar tried that, the Roman republic crumbled soon after

A proposed one dollar coin featuring US President Donald Trump is causing ructions across the political divide. It’s also provoking discussion in the world of ancient Roman numismatics (coin studies).

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'Cleopatra's Final Secret' documentary reveals hundreds of coins and port found in Egypt. But does that mean Cleopatra was buried there?

Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team believes the female pharaoh's tomb is nearby.

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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: September 15, 2025

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Mammoth, Biffy Clyro, Dirty Honey and more

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Sabaton x Nothing More is one of the most surprising heavy metal collaborations we’ve heard all year – and it doesn’t sound half bad

The two bands have teamed up for Crossing The Rubicon, the fifth single from Sabaton’s upcoming album Legends

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40 Fascinating Facts That People Learned Today And Couldn’t Wait To Share (New Facts)

Who's ready to satisfy their curious minds with some interesting facts?

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Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?

The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.

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As one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays, Coriolanus is startlingly relevant under Trump 2.0

Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s least performed plays; perhaps because the hero is so pugnacious and classist, impressive in his strident vehemence, but lacking the vulnerability of a Macbeth or Othello.

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34 People Share What They Believe Is The Biggest Scandal In Human History

I blame Adam and Eve...

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‘No kings!’: like the LA protesters, the early Romans hated kings, too

Protesters across the United States have brandished placards declaring “no kings!” in recent days, keen to send a message one-man rule is not acceptable.

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TV tonight: gripping heist thriller The Gold returns as the hunt for the Brink’s-Mat bullion heats up

A race against time for the Met as the underworld attempts to shift £26m of gold. Plus; Kiell Smith-Bynoe guest stars as an insufferable digital marketer in cosy crime charmer Death Valley

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Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law before Mount Vesuvius erupted

This small bronze sundial was a portable way of telling time, but it may have made you hungry.

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Here’s What Famous Historical Figures Would Look Like Today (22 Pics)

Artist Becca Saladin has been bringing history back to life with her incredibly realistic Royalty Now series that shows famous figures you only see in history books as if you passed them on the street today.

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“They Thought Soap Was Gross”: 29 Lesser Known Facts About The Roman Empire

"Romans would 'consult' sacred chickens before battle to see if they should proceed."

The Conversation

Which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump?

Something tells me US president Donald Trump would love to be a Roman emperor. The mythology of unrestrained power with sycophants doing his bidding would be seductive.

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“They Thought Soap Was Gross”: 30 Lesser Known Facts About The Roman Empire

"Romans would 'consult' sacred chickens before battle to see if they should proceed."

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How the V10 debate has been triggered by frustration over F1's 2026 regs

“I wouldn’t be too vocal supporting the comeback of a V10 engine if I liked what I saw from 2026,” said Carlos Sainz during the pre-Bahrain Grand Prix press conference. As he did so, a palpable wrinkle of disdain passed across the bridge of his nose. Warming to his theme, he…

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How discontent over F1’s 2026 tech rules has boosted V10 engine push

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Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way

Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10% on a vast range of goods imported to the US. For some countries and goods, the tariffs will be much higher.

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