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Freshly restored works by Andrej Wajda, Roberto Rossellini, Luis Buñuel, Roger Corman, John Cassavetes and Ann Hui are set to screen as part of the Venice Film Festival’s 19-title Venice Classics ...

July 17, 2026 • Gracie Abrams. Nia Archives. Steve Lacy. On a release day full of catchy earworms, host Stephen Thompson chats with Tshego Letsoalo of KALW in San Francisco about their favorite albums ...

The film: When Jewish prince Ben-Hur is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. The score: Miklós Rózsa conducted research into Greek and ...

Claiming some of Europe's best-preserved Roman monuments, it’s easy to see why the lively city of Nîmes is also known as ‘the French Rome’. And with an enchanting old town and excellent restaurants ...

A collection of animated videos exploring the Roman Empire, with a focus on the Roman invasion and settlement of Britain. Exploring the government of Ancient Rome and how the republic became an empire ...

Every Friday, you get bombarded with new music. To make it easier to get on board with the most killer stuff, we’ve digested it all, and curated the ultimate weekly chart. Follow us on Apple Music, ...

ANITA: The Romans in Scotland; the Roman army. Hello, my name’s Anita, my mums a history professor and my dad’s an engineer, he knows all about building things. I’ve got a project for school about the ...

Ireland may produce big names who tour the world, but we also know how to keep in touch with our traditions. Here's a look at the history and origins of Irish music. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (the ...

Spotify is a big name in the streaming music industry, but isn't the only service worth a listen. Broaden your musical horizons by firing up these feature-rich, recommended picks. In 2014, I began my ...

Here you can find links to all of our entries, which feature collections of loops, hits and multisamples in a wide range of genres. The great news is that you won't have to pay a penny to download any ...

From 500 BCE on, the Roman Empire extended its territory across parts of Europe and North Africa until its frontier totaled some 7,500 kilometres by the 2nd century. The Romanian segment, the Dacian ...