After the murder of Julius Caesar, Brutus had an aureus minted showing him with a laurel wreath: a sign of his ambition to become emperor. A valuable gold coin – with propaganda value.
Rare Roman Brutus coin auctioned for 1.98 million euros
1996 remembered for Euro 96, Oasis at Knebworth and rise of Girl Power
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Dominic Mohan, former editor of The Sun, reflects on the cultural significance of 1996 in his new book, 1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest
Pope Leo faces competition from Bad Bunny during Spain visit
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Pope Leo XIV begins his week-long visit to Spain, aiming to engage young adults, while coinciding with concerts by Bad Bunny in Madrid.