A Tiny Gladiator Uncovered in England Tells of the Reach of Roman Celebrity
A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, ...
‘Remarkable’ 2,000-year-old gladiator knife handle discovery shows Rome’s reach
Remarkably, the figurine is left-handed—a historically notable detail, as left-handedness was considered a bad omen in ...
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‘Proof of celebrity status of gladiators in UK’ coming to Hadrian’s Wall
The knife handle figure, discovered in the River Tyne near Corbridge in Northumberland, is thought to have been bought as a souvenir.
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Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle discovered by Hadrian's Wall
It's rare to find gladiator memorabilia from Roman Britain, but archaeologists by Hadrian's Wall have just found a 2,000-year-old knife handle depicting a left-handed fighter.
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UK cold weather: New maps show exact moment -2C Arctic blast engulfs nearly all of Britain
Parts of Britain will be blasted by a -2C Arctic blast, as the latest weather maps show freezing weather conditions in the coming weeks. WXCharts maps suggest that a cold snap will hit the country ...
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Tory MP reveals plan to make Britain 'vaguely civilised again' - including a ban on music played out loud on public transport
A Tory MP and former minister has launched a plan to make Britain "vaguely civilised again" - including a national ban on playing music out loud on all public transport. Neil O'Brien, who ...
Eater22d
Bad Roman and Don Angie Have a New Southeast Asian Sibling With 1980’s Vibes
Four New York City bars landed in the annual international round-up, World’s 50 Best Bars, including the recently remodeled Double Chicken Please (No.14), Kent Hospitality Group’s Overstory ...
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Which pub really IS Britain's oldest? Myth-busting archaeologist names the inns with false claims - and the pubs that really ARE the most ancient in the land
Debates over which pub in Britain is the oldest have raged for decades. But now a new book by buildings archaeologist James Wright - Historic Building Mythbusting (The History Press ...
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Roman Polanski avoids trial for alleged 1973 sexual assault of minor as settlement reached
Roman Polanski settled a lawsuit over an alleged sexual assault of a minor more than 50 years ago. The Oscar-winning director no longer faces a 10-day trial in the US after reaching a settlement.
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UK Snow: Maps show where '2cm per hour' will fall as 'half of Britain surrounded'
Snow is set to fall "2cm every hour" and blanket Britain in the coming days, with purple weather maps showing exactly what areas will turn white. Half of the nation could be engulfed by snow ...
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UK snow maps show where '2cm per hour' will fall as 'half of Britain surrounded'
A thick blanket of snow could cover half of Britain in the coming days, with weather maps indicating that snow will fall at a rate of "2cm every hour" in certain areas. According to the latest ...
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How to watch 'Pride of Britain Awards' 2024 online from anywhere – Liam Payne tribute
Watch the 'Pride of Britain Awards' 2024 online to meet the 'ordinary' folk responsible for extraordinary acts of heroism and kindness. This year will also pay tribute to One Direction singer Liam ...