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
Munich mayor taps keg, officially opening Oktoberfest 2026 festival
Iris East
Munich’s Oktoberfest officially commenced today with the traditional keg tapping by Mayor Dominik Krause at noon. The event is expected to attract millions, following last
Russia holds parliamentary vote in territories seized from Ukraine
Robbie Robertson
What’s going on?
Russia conducted a parliamentary vote in regions it seized from Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. The vote aims to consolidate control