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
Trump and Xi open Beijing summit amid tensions over Iran and trade
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Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a crucial summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amidst rising tensions over multiple global issues
British tourist quarantined in Milan after exposure to hantavirus outbreak
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A British tourist has been quarantined in Milan after exposure to hantavirus through a flight with Mirjam Schilperoord, whose husband was patient zero. Both were