Stern, ill, bald: French archaeologists discover large Ptolemaic marble head at Taposiris Magna
The marble head, measuring 38 centimeters in height, depicts an elderly, bald man with a wrinkled face showing signs of ...
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Inside The Rise And Fall Of The Library Of Alexandria, The Intellectual Center Of The Ancient World
The origins of the Library of Alexandria are still debated by historians, but it was likely established around 295 B.C.E.
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See the Haunting Stone Face of a Ptolemaic Statue Unearthed Near the Ancient Egyptian City of Alexandria
The statue was found at Taposiris Magna, an archaeological site where some researchers suspect Cleopatra and Mark Antony are ...
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Alexander the Great’s Ideal of World Unity
The ancient Greek ideal of World Unity is manifested in the conquests of Alexander the Great aiming to unite the world through Hellenization.
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Inside The Tumultuous Life And Mysterious Death Of Cleopatra Selene II
In 36 B.C.E., Cleopatra gave birth to another son, Ptolemy Philadelphus, also fathered by Antony. In the following years, Antony and Cleopatra would make grandiose plans for their children. When ...
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'Gladiator II' Guts Its Final Global Box Office Milestone As Blockbuster Run Ends
While a handful of bigger hits might have overshadowed its success, there's no denying that Gladiator II is a blockbuster. The movie debuted alongside Wicked in one of 2024's biggest box office ...
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Is Gladiator II Available on Streaming? – How To Watch
Led by Paul Mescal, Gladiator II follows Lucius, who is forced to enter the infamous Colosseum after his home is conquered by the emperors who now lead Rome. Mescal is joined by an all-star ...
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Ptolemy of Aloros, leadership marred by widespread dissatisfaction among the leading Ancient Macedonian families
In 368 BCE, Ptolemy orchestrated the assassination of Alexander II, Eurydice’s son and Amyntas’s successor, seizing power as the de facto ruler of Macedon. Alexander II’s younger brother, Perdiccas ...
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Where to Stream ‘Gladiator II’ Online
Even if it’s still playing on a movie theater near you, you can watch the BAFTA Award-nominated film Gladiator II at home. Afterwards, you can either cancel the streaming service altogether or ...