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In ancient Greek and Roman Mythology, only a handful of mortals successfully witnessed the Underworld and returning to the living realm. In ancient Greek and Roman Mythology, the Underworld or Hades was where the souls of the dead resided. Thanatos, the deity of death, made no exceptions. All mortals would inevitably reach the Underworld and stay there forever. Still, there were a few instances where a mortal went to the Underworld and returned to the living, a mythological journey known as a katabasis. The Basics of the Underworld   The Underworld crater of Altamura, depicting an underworld scene with Hades…

Mythology is filled with an array of outlandish and far-fetched stories. Christianity is no exception. One of the most surprising, at least for me, is the story of the 12th century monk, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, and the Virgin Mary’s breast milk. Even more curious are the numerous artworks inspired by this story. Born near Dijon in 1090, Bernard of Clairvaux was a monk remembered for his inspirational sermons. He also advocated for the Second Crusade , an ardent believer that Muslims were the children of Satan. I guess the part about “love thy neighbor” wasn’t his strong suit. But one of the most surprising stories related to…

BRUNO FERNANDES risked the wrath of Cristiano Ronaldo after publicly disagreeing with his Portugal captain. Ronaldo, 38, scored twice in the 6-0 thumping of Luxembourg last night. 2Bruno Fernandes defied Cristiano Ronaldo with his comments with PortugalCredit: Getty He was also mobbed by a pitch invader wearing an Al-Nassr shirt and combined his two celebrations for an unprecedented new version. The result ensured Roberto Martinez continued his perfect start to life as Portugal boss, backing up the 4-0 win over Lichtenstein on Thursday in Euro 2024 qualifying. Ronaldo claimed the new manager, who replaced Fernando Santos after the World Cup, brought a “breath of fresh air”…

TWO MANCHESTER United stars have headed abroad as they enjoy a rest from football during the international break. The Red Devils have played every few days since Christmas as they hunted for silverware across multiple competitions. 7Rashford enjoyed some time out in New York after missing out on England duty with injuryCredit: instagram It was a family affair for Fred as he treated his wife and son to time awayCredit: instagram Fred relaxed in the Maldives with family after being left out of the Brazil squadCredit: instagram But as club football pauses for a couple of weeks for the final…

Unique skeletal signatures identified on 5,000 years old bodies from modern Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, provide the earliest evidence of horse riding ever discovered. A team of researchers has found that around 3,000 BC people in eastern Europe suffered “horsemanship syndrome.” The team, from the University of Helsinki and Hartwick College in New York, drew their conclusions after studying over “200 Yamnaya individuals” dating as far back as the beginning of the Bronze Age . A Hips Up Reveals the Oldest Riders The researchers discovered a group of ancient Yamnaya, also known as the Pit Grave culture or Ochre Grave culture, who were equestrian specialists that…

Dwyane “The” Rock Johnson and his wife, Lauren Hashian, made an appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles tonight. The couple attended the annual ceremony celebrating outstanding achievements in music at the Crypto.com arena. Hashian looked stunning for the awards show. For the occasion, she wore a sparkling silver sequin gown. The piece had a halter neckline and a thigh-high ruffled slit. To further elevate the moment, the “Step Into A Love Like This” singer accessorized with dangling diamond earrings and bracelets. Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian attend the 65th Annual Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 5,…

MARCUS RASHFORD reportedly rejected an offer from PSG that would have seen him earn more than any Premier League player. The Man United star was linked with an exit from Old Trafford last summer with the Ligue 1 side heavily interested. Marcus Rashford reportedly turned down a huge offer from PSGCredit: Alamy 2PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has previously admitted his desire to sign the attackerCredit: AP According to The Athletic, there was an indication that PSG were willing to offer the England international a deal worth £400,000 per week. This salary would have put Rashford on the same level as Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne and earn…

AS one of the biggest football clubs in the world, it’s not surprising Manchester United boast a whole host of famous fans. From porn stars to singers and TV personalities to the cream of Hollywood, the lure of United hits far and wide. Porn legend Jenna Jameson is a HUGE United fanCredit: Rex The Old Trafford side might have lost a few fairweather fans over the last few years having fallen well out of the title races. But new boss Erik ten Hag appears to have galvanised things and off the pitch, and they’re almost certain to bag a top-four finish. Then…

But when they do get going, everyone has a favourite subject. Erling Haaland got his start in football with BryneCredit: Sven Olav Sele – Bryne FK Haaland spent most of his upbringing in the Norwegian townCredit: instagram: @erling.haaland Haaland feels most at ease in his hometownCredit: instagram: @erling.haaland Erling Braut Haaland, Manchester City’s new £51.4million superstar, looms large over this small corner of south-west Norway. Indeed, visitors stepping out of the train station are dwarfed by an enormous mural of the Norway striker from his days at Borussia Dortmund, painted on the side of an old dairy. Haaland is impossible to…

Located on the high mountain Serra da Estrela is Monsanto, the most beautiful and special small village in Portugal, where people build houses and live in large rocks. The most special stone village in Portugal Photo: Amuzing Planet According to historical records, the village of Monsanto was built centuries ago, once considered the heartland of Portugal from 1,174 to the 19th century. Photo: Amuzing Planet To reach the village, visitors need to go through a small path through the valley. Looking up at the mountain from below, the village of Monsanto looms over the red roofs among the low…

Famous not only for her “terrible” voice but also for her fiery body, the powerful female singer of the music industry made fans “wobble” with a dress showing off her “hourglass” body. Beyonce has just appeared with perfect physique and appearance, making fans ecstatic. This year is 38 years old, but Beyonce still maintains her position as the powerful female singer of the music industry. Attending the 50th birthday of rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’, the black beauty “cut the hearts” of fans with an endless high-cut tight dress showing off her hourglass body and round curves. The bold and “suffocating”…

The Carters are simply the power couple of Hollywood, with Beyoncé and Jay-Z boasting massively successful careers at the top of the pop/R&B and Hip-Hop pyramids, respectively. They are also very aware of it, as reflected many times in song lyrics. Queen Bey croons to her lover in her 2016 track off Lemonade, Love Drought: “You and me could calm a war down. That’s right after boasting that they could move a mountain,” something probably only Atlas, who exists but in Greek mythologies, could do. And together, they’ve done more than move mountains through music. They’ve been churning out relentless hits…

While Dwayne Johnson is making noise in Hollywood for over a decade now, we simply cannot ignore his previous career. The Rock made a huge name in WWE as the top superstar before he left for an acting career. ‘The Brahma Bull’ is an all-time great in WWE and in the legendary Anoa’i family, but it seems Roman Reigns doesn’t think so. It seems The Tribal Chief wants to face The Rock in a match at a major WWE event. Moreover, this recent instance may be a jibe by Reigns at DJ Roman Reigns unexpectedly doesn’t acknowledge Dwayne Johnson The recent episode of AE WWE…

Ancient Rome is considered a prosperous civilization, but few people know that going to the toilet during this period was so terrible!When archaeologists discovered a public toilet in ancient Rome, they noticed that it resembled a modern-day smoking room. People in need are not only at the restroom to deal with their ‘sadness’ but also as a place for them to discuss breaking news happening. The toilet is designed as a long stone bench with many holes at the top and front facade. There are no partitions between locations like in modern times, but to connect, so coming here they…

Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham put on a show-stopping display in a pink satin gown with feathered sleeves and a racy slit while out in New York City on Monday night. As she left the Peninsula Hotel in New York City, the reality star, 31, radiated beauty in her eye-catching look, styled by Stacey Jordan, which she paired with a pair of silver drop earrings. While descending down a flight of stairs in her shiny heels, she gave a friendly wave to onlookers after undergoing lip blushing, which is a semi-permanent tattoo that tints your lips. On her Instagram Story, the mother-of-one snapped a selfie of herself in her…

After nearly two years on the market and a $1.5 million price cut, David Duchovny is finally parting ways with his beloved Central Park West apartment. “The X-Files” star purchased his longtime co-op in the Ardsley building in 2012 for $6.25 million. But he sold it this past week for $5.65 million — a $600,000 loss, records show. The Real Deal was the first to report on the transaction. Initially, Duchovny, 62, was hoping to score $7.5 million when it hit the market in May 2021. But without any offers, the actor was forced to cut the price, eventually deciding to unload the home…

Every single detail — from the fashion to the lyrics and the surprise cameos — let us feel seen, heard, and loved by Bey herself. Truly, 10s across the board. As if the opening track of her new album Renaissance (Act I of III) needed to be said — Beyoncé is That Girl, and we always knew she was. Late last night, many of us were lying in bed, hoping to escape the heat, and anxiously awaiting midnight, that fateful hour when we knew Bey was about to drop the hottest album of all time, and subsequently set the internet ablaze. But we had no…

The contemporary rivalry between Dwayne Johnson and the DCU has notably plagued the superhero realm over the last several months, especially after Black Adam proved to be a massive flop. Johnson, of course, portrayed the titular anti-hero Black Adam in the action-packed feature, although it’s become quite clear that the 50-year-old actor has a much better time doing virtually anything else — which apparently includes allowing his children to give him an absolutely adorable makeover. Dave Benett / WireImage / Getty Images Taking a break from sharing his jaw-dropping cheat meals consisting of a mountain of sushi, the former DC star shared photos of the…

The modern Christian church does not condone prostitution and would never consider getting involved with it. However, in 12 th century England, a borough of London known as Southwark had eighteen licensed brothels with about one thousand prostitutes employed therein! All of these brothels were run by the church and brought in large sums of money for building churches and other ecclesiastical duties. Anyone for Stew? All the brothels were in Bankside, an area of Southwark, and the brothels themselves were called the “Bankside stews.” There are two theories on how the brothels came to have this name. First, the ponds on the Bishop’s land bred…

Kevin De Bruyne stars alongside wife Michele Lacroix in the McDonald’s advert, but sticks to grunts of affirmation rather than full sentences. Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne had fans complementing his ‘world-class’ acting as he starred in a new advertisement for McDonald’s. The clip is being used as a Belgian promotion but the midfielder was spotted filming the ad in Manchester last month. In the video, De Bruyne appears alongside wife Michele Lacroix as the two queue up for a McDonald’s drive-through. The couple believe they are getting some preferential treatment for their celebrity status but end up being cut up by…

This home on the North side of the Tribecca neighborhood in Manhattan, New York is an absolute hit when architect Andrew Franz transforms it from an old factory built in 1884 into a warm and unique place. The house is enhanced by urban modern elements and covers an area of more than 3,000 square meters with a mix of different materials. See also: Renovating a warehouse into an ultra-modern living space / Renovating the interior of a New York townhouse into a stylish space The tight connection between the interior and the rooftop garden is bold in character and is…

Smell what The Rock has been cooking, from a decades-spanning prolific Hollywood career. When thinking of some all-time great actors, it isn’t often that wrestlers are thrown into the mix as contenders. Many have tried to go from the ring to the screen, but very few have done so successfully. From the amazing Andre the Giant, to Hulk Hogan, John Cena, and Dave Bautista… Dwayne Johnson comes out as the most successful and talented ring-to-screen transition. Dwayne Johnson may have had a slow start with (often scene-stealing) small roles and ancillary characters, but he is one of today’s most sought-after leading men in film, and for good…

Look up the term “power couple” in the dictionary and you might find a photo of parents of three, Beyoncé and JAY-Z. While Beyoncé has posted tons of photos of their eldest daughter over the years, she’s been a lot more private when it comes to sharing snapshots of her twins, only showing them off here and there. ← USE ARROW KEYS →Image Source: Getty / MTV/MTV1415 Of course, all three kids have been in the spotlight since before they were born. Beyoncé famously announced her first pregnancy during a 2011 performance of “Love on Top” at the MTV Video Music Awards. In…

You’ve probably heard of the Roman road and know about their famous baths and theaters, but what else have Roman inventions ever done for us? The Roman Colosseum, 70-80 AD, via University of Nebraska News Ancient Rome was famously home to the Colosseum, dozens of column-flanked temples, and numerous bathhouses, but the Eternal City was also filled with a number of more surprising innovations, from air-conditioned apartments to postal workers, and books to bacon. This article covers 10 important Roman inventions that you may not know about, and which prove exactly how important the civilization was to human thought, culture and history.…