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A Tiny Gladiator Tells of the Reach of Roman Empire 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, next year.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way

By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.

World - The New York Times - October 21

'Unusual' Anglo-Saxon replica of Roman coin found

The Anglo-Saxons "made the whole thing from scratch" rather than reuse an old coin, says an expert.

How chef Andrew Black is building a food empire

Chef Andrew Black is creating a food empire in Oklahoma City. The James Beard Award-winning chef and cookbook author recently opened his fourth restaurant in the historic Skirvin Hotel. Michelle ...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Empire: Winnowed, but Still Weighty

The music mogul’s business portfolio has shrunk, in part because of multiple sex abuse allegations, but his wealth remains a critical factor as his criminal case unfolds.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Hollywood stars grow Wrexham empire with brewery

The football club's star co-owners grow their Wrexham by buying half of the Wrexham Lager brewery.

John Malone Reorders Media Empire as C.E.O. Exits

Liberty Media, which owns stakes in Formula 1 and Live Nation, is spinning off some of its assets in a corporate restructuring.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Are you not entertained? The XVIII best films about the Romans – ranked!

With Gladiator II thrusting into cinematic arenas next month, we hand out laurels to the greatest sword-and-sandal movies of them all. In this heavy-going British Technicolor adaptation of George ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Roman Polanski: lawsuit alleging director raped teenager in 1973 settled and dismissed

Civil suit that claimed the now 91-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old in Los Angeles in 1973 has been settled to ‘mutual satisfaction’ of both parties. Roman Polanski, the Oscar-winning film ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Suit against Roman Polanski over alleged rape of minor in 1973 settled

A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 23

Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins

Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.

'Chama': Roman Reigns, Alex Pereira meet at WWE SmackDown, exchange merchandise

Pereira sat ringside for SmackDown with friends and family and spent time backstage, posing with WWE titles and meeting Paul "Triple H" Levesque.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Gladiator knife handle found in Tyne ‘reflects spread of Roman celebrity culture’

Handle depicting secutor gladiator found on ‘edge of empire’ to go on display. A rare and pristine example of gladiator memorabilia found in the River Tyne is to go on display, shining light on a ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

'Only a Roman can help Roma' - why Ranieri returned from retirement

Claudio Ranieri's return to Roma will provide a steady pair of hands for the Serie A club, writes Mina Rzouki.

EU weighs including Musk’s business empire to calculate potential X fine

Penalty would increase dramatically if regulators took into account revenues from billionaire’s other companies

Business - Financial Times - October 17

The Property Brothers Share 3 Tips That Helped Them Build a Business Empire

Drew and Jonathan Scott spoke at the Inc. 5000 Conference about launching their own VC fund and the rules of business that have helped drive their success.

Business - Inc. - October 17

How Ayesha Curry Cooked Up Her Own Business Empire

The founder of Sweet July spoke at the Inc. 5000 Conference about community, chaos, and working with her husband, Steph.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Rebuilding an empire - how Patriots hope to avoid Man Utd mistakes

After being dubbed the Manchester United of the NFL during their dominance, the New England Patriots hope for a smoother rebuilding process.

How TiMi Studio revived Age of Empires Mobile for a new age of fans

Mobile gaming fans around the world are ready for battle as Age of Empires Mobile has launched worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Co-developed by TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty: ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

How Liberty Media became one of the world's most valuable sports empires

As global lockdowns began in 2020, sports fans surged online and Liberty Media had a chance to realize Chairman John Malone's vision.

Business - CNBC - October 20

She Starred in 'Teen Mom 2.' Now She Is Building a Book Empire.

With 11 million social-media followers, Kailyn Lowry is nabbing big-name authors for her podcast and offering influential recommendations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Empire expands its ecommerce via Instacart, Uber Eats partnerships

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Key Icahn holding sputters in latest blow to his corporate empire

Midwestern US refinery CVR Energy suspends its dividend, a crucial source of cash for the veteran financier

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Cheap tyres and scrap metal: Icahn’s empire shows signs of strain

Billionaire activist investor’s holding company grasps for revival as it cuts dividend and weighs asset sale

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

Alex Stupak went from making pastries to elevating Mexican cuisine. The acclaimed chef already has four New York City restaurants, and he's now embarking on a new upscale adventure where he'll put ...

Herzog denounces Iran's "evil empire" during Biden meeting

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with President Biden at the White House Tuesday. The two leaders discussed Israel's conflict in the Middle East and the need for more humanitarian aid in Gaza.

John Malone Moves to Simplify Empire with Liberty Live Spinoff

Liberty Media’s CEO will step down as the company splits its Live Nation and Quint holdings from the motor sport businesses.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Roman Polanski no longer going to trial in L.A. over alleged 1973 rape of minor

Roman Polanski will no longer go on trial in Los Angeles in an alleged 1973 rape of an underage girl after lawyers on both sides reached a settlement.

Steelers rookie Roman Wilson suffers injury setback, igniting rumors about possible trade for veteran receiver

Pittsburgh's receiver depth just took a hit

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe

Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters’ picks from antiquity and beyond. Feeling the need for some brief respite from ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

WWE Crown Jewel 2024: How to watch Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Liv Morgan and more today

Are you ready for the 2024 WWE Crown Jewel? Here's how to watch Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan and more.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 1

‘For too long literature has been defined by one set of people’: writing back to the empire and beyond

Black novelists, poets and playwrights have a long history of reclaiming narratives, the theme of this year’s Black History Month. Novelist Ben Okri looks at where this tradition has come from – ...