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There will be no quotes from William Shakespeare’s play Henry V used as the motto for the Royal Navy’s seventh and final Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The boat, which is now under ...

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Baby names inspired by Greek history and mythology are gaining popularity in the US. From Athena to Zeus, there is a name for your new baby.

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A helmet up for auction in London is a well-preserved example of the "Corinthian" helmets used by many hoplite warriors.

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Facing one of their favourite opponents in the Primera Liga, league leaders Sporting Lisbon welcome Nacional to Estadio Jose ...