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When Two Women Fought for the Throne of Alexander the Great
The death of Alexander the Great sparked a war for his throne. Contenders included two women, his mother Olympias and his ...
Molly Gochman’s ‘Monuments To Motherhood’ Unveiled On Contested Ground In Memphis
On February 21, 2025, a series of three public sculptures created by Molly Gochman were unveiled at the newly renamed Memphis ...
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Kobe Bryant's Achilles Game 8's sell for record $660,000 at Sotheby's
Kobe Bryant’s sneakers from his iconic 2013 “Achilles Game” have set a new record, selling for $660,000 at Sotheby’s, per BleacherReport. The game-worn Nike Kobe 8 Elite “Lakers Home ...
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The Two Faces of Greek Heroism: Odysseus vs. Achilles
In Homer’s Iliad, Achilles is described as “the greatest warrior of the Greeks,” a title he earns through sheer force and bravery. His mother, Thetis, tells him that he faces two fates: a short, ...
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Pelicans say Dejounte Murray ruptured his Achilles tendon and his season is over
Dejounte Murray’s season is over, with the New Orleans Pelicans confirming Saturday that the standout guard ruptured his right Achilles tendon and now faces a lengthy rehab process. It’s the ...
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Marseille's giant 'Good Mother' statue to gleam brighter
A huge golden statue of the Virgin Mary that has for more than a century watched over the French port city of Marseille and its seafarers is this summer to receive a gold-leaf facelift. The virgin ...
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Marseille's giant 'Good Mother' statue to gleam brighter
A huge golden statue of the Virgin Mary that has for more than a century watched over the French port city of Marseille and its seafarers is this summer to receive a gold-leaf facelift. The virgin, ...