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Fox News
14-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Long-lost sanctuary to Greek god discovered by archaeologists: 'Larger than life'
Archaeologists recently made numerous "spectacular" discoveries at a long-forgotten temple to an Ancient Greek god, according to local officials. The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus shared a Facebook post about the latest excavation on April 28. The site, the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa, was first discovered in the 19th century before it was subsequently lost, the group said. Apollo, the god of archery and the son of Zeus, was venerated both in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. He was one of the 12 Olympian deities in Greek mythology, said to have lived upon Mount Olympus along with his father Zeus and sister Artemis. A German archaeologist named Max Ohnefalsch-Richter found the sanctuary in 1885, which the Department of Antiquities described as "one of the most spectacular finds of his time." "[It was] a richly furnished rural sanctuary of Apollo," said the post, which was translated from Greek to English. "It was furnished with a lavish abundance of votive statues numbering in the hundreds, some of which were of colossal dimensions." But the 19th-century excavation was hastily done — and Ohnefalsch-Richter covered the sanctuary up with dirt to preserve it. It was soon forgotten. "As the excavator completely covered the sanctuary, including the statue bases and walls, its location was eventually forgotten," the Facebook post noted. German archaeologists began a new search for the site in 2021. It was eventually found, and the latest excavation of the site recently wrapped up. This year, excavators found numerous statues of massive proportions, as well as votive statues that were found in the backfill area from 1885. "In the process, the walls of the dedication courtyard and over 100 statue bases, some of colossal size, were uncovered in large areas," the department said. "Apparently in 1885 [the votive statues] were not recognized as artifacts in the rush," the post continued. "They fundamentally expand our knowledge of this sacred place." Archaeologists also recently found "completely new types of statues" that were previously unknown. They plan to restore them to their original appearance. "The discovery of clearly larger-than-life feet, for example, means that the existence of colossal male limestone figures from archaic times can now be proven," the press release added. "Such larger-than-life figures were previously only known here in Frangissa made from terracotta, including the famous 'Colossus of Tamassos' in the Cyprus Museum exhibition." The release went on, "In addition, evidence of other previously unknown types of votive objects was also found, such as marbled glass beads or Egyptian amulets made of faience [tin-glazed pottery]." The statues also contained inscriptions in particular languages that give historians an idea of how old they were – possibly as far back as 2,700 years ago. "The discovery of two bases with inscriptions is spectacular," the statement read. "One is inscribed with several local Cypro-Syllabic characters, while the other refers in Greek letters to the Ptolemies, the Hellenistic rulers of Egypt who also controlled Cyprus at the time." "The existence of colossal male limestone figures from archaic times can now be proven." "It shows that the sanctuary played an important role not only in archaic times (7th and 6th centuries B.C.), but also after the end of the Cypriot kingdoms." Archaeologists also believe that the site went through a significant expansion during the end of the Cypriot kingdoms, which can be observed in the architecture. "During this time, a large peristyle courtyard was built next to the votive offering room, which was probably used for banquets." The department noted that the latest excavations "open up the possibility of exploring the architecture of the sanctuary, which was only inadequately documented by Ohnefalsch-Richte." The statement also said that "apparently" the "court had several phases of construction and utilization." "The further investigation of the preserved remains thus promises to provide important, far-reaching insights that will bring back to life the ritual behavior of past times and allow them to be seen in their original spatial setting."
Geek Girl Authority
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Anime Roundup: Everything Coming Out in June 2025
Welcome back to another installment of GGA's monthly Anime Roundup, where we cover everything coming out in June 2025 on the most popular streaming services, such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu and HIDIVE. We also added May since it was an odd month for anime because the month had many late additions dropping into the lineup just days before their premiere date. Here is everything that came out at the end of May and everything you can look forward to watching in June 2025! RELATED: Check out more of our Anime Roundup series Blood of Zeus (Season 3) A commoner living in ancient Greece discovers his true heritage as a son of Zeus, along with his purpose: to save the world from a demonic army. After the events of Season 2, the clash between gods and demigods is brought to the brink as Heron's battle continues amongst the likes of Ares, Athena, Persephone and Hades. If you haven't watched this anime yet, now is a perfect time to binge it all in one sitting. The story ends with Season 3 of Blood of Zeus. Catch it on Netflix starting May 8th, 2025. When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos. I have already had the pleasure of watching this movie on Netflix and it is a must-see romance for fans of shows like The Orbital Children and Your Lie in April . The characters are beautifully animated and the voice acting brings them to life. Keep tissues close at hand when you start this heartwarming film and remember that love doesn't need gravity to pull you in. Lost in Starlight premiered on Netflix on May 30, 2025. RELATED: 4 Western Properties That Got Anime Adaptations When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira , and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they use their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats. This show reminds me of Totally Spy with an amazing K-pop band twist, and I can't wait for its release. It is being produced by the same studio that animates the Miles Morales Spider-Verse universe movies and retains the unique art style of those projects. KPop Demon Hunters will dance their way onto screens June 20, 2025 for Netflix. Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua (Season 2 Part 3) Young Pokémon trainers Liko, Roy and Dot head to the Paldea region to master the power of Terastallization and uncover the mystery behind Terapagos. In Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua , our heroes undergo Tera Training, take on Paldea's Gym Leaders and continue their pursuit of the remaining Six Heroes. Watch the third installment of the exciting adventure, continuing June 27, 2025, on Netflix. Pokémon XY/Kalos Quest/XYZ Netflix is positioning its platform to be the place to catch classic and new Pokémon . Ash and Pikachu continue their epic journey in Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest. While Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League, he and his traveling companions will make new friends, forge new rivalries, and, of course, meet some brand-new Pokémon. You can catch up on many of Ash's classic adventures on Netflix and episodes of Pokémon XY/Kalos Quest/XYZ starting on June 27, 2025. That's all for May and June, so you will have plenty of time to catch up on your backlog before the packed July Anime lineup. What will you be watching this summer? Anime Roundup: Everything Coming Out in April 2025 (Part 2)
CBS News
30-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Getty Villa Museum in Pacific Palisades prepares to reopen months after Palisades Fire forced its temporary closure
At the Getty Villa Museum in the Pacific Palisades, crews have been preparing for its reopening months after the Palisades Fire forced the property to temporarily close. Since the fire, staff have removed more than 1,300 damaged trees, deep cleaned indoor and outdoor spaces, replaced air and water filters and flushed its water system. Fortunately, none of the buildings were damaged, but the community was still significantly affected. "It is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation for Getty staff, first responders, and other agencies that we can announce the reopening of the Villa to the public," said Katherine Fleming, president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust. "Without their tireless efforts, we would not be in the position we are in today, where we can welcome back visitors and the surrounding community to enjoy the Villa grounds and collection." The museum will reopen to the public on June 27, featuring a new exhibition. Claire Lyons, one of the curators of antiquities, is behind the new exhibit that's being shown for the first time anywhere outside of Europe. "The focus of it is on the Mycenaean culture, the prehistoric culture of Greece, the first civilization of ancient Greece," Lyons said. "The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece" will be on display through Jan. 12, 2026. It will showcase over 230 artifacts and works of art from Messenia. "We are incredibly grateful for the support received from the Museum community and beyond as we work towards reopening the Getty Villa Museum," said Timothy Potts, Maria Hummer-Tuttle and Robert Tuttle, Director of the Getty Museum. "We look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore our newest exhibition, The Kingdom of Pylos, and much more of our treasured antiquities collection this summer." This exhibit and the rest of the museum are free to visitors, with only a $25 charge for parking. For generations, school field trips have been a big part of the museum's mission to make art accessible to all. "We will issue about 500 tickets every day and we'll only be open Friday through Monday," said Desiree Zenowich, interim VP of Communications. The museum wants to do a slow rollout since access to the Pacific Coast Highway has recently reopened to the public. The museum will not be accessible by Sunset Boulevard, so officials instruct guests to use PCH only. Zenowich said the amphitheater is also looking forward to hosting a stage production in the fall. "It will be Oedipus the King, Mamba, which is a mash-up of Oedipus the King with music by Elvis Presley," she said. While civilizations may rise and fall, it takes dedication to preserve their legacy. "The doors were shut and sealed with tape to prevent any ash or anything else from coming in," Zenowich said.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
What Time Does ‘Blood Of Zeus' Season 3 Begin On Netflix?
Heron (voice of Derek Phillips) in "Blood of Zeus" Season 3. Netflix Netflix's critically acclaimed animated fantasy adventure series Blood of Zeus returns for Season 3 this week. An original Netflix series, Blood of Zeus Season 1 — which consists of eight episodes — debuted on the streaming service on Oct. 27, 2027, and took a long break before returning with Season 2 and eight more episodes on May 10, 2024. Forbes 'A Minecraft Movie' Gets Digital Streaming Release Date By Tim Lammers Now, almost a year later, Blood of Zeus will return for its third and final season on Thursday, May 8 at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT with eight episodes. For viewers who have not yet watched the series, the logline for Blood of Zeus reads, 'In a brewing war between the gods of Olympus and the titans, Heron, a commoner living on the outskirts of ancient Greece, becomes mankind's best hope of surviving an evil demon army, when he discovers the secrets of his past.' The summary from Netflix for Blood of Zeus Season 3 reads, 'After the events of Season 2, the clash between gods and demigods is brought to the brink as Heron's battle continues amongst the likes of Ares, Athena, Persephone and Hades.' Forbes 'John Wick' Documentary 'Wick Is Pain' Coming To Streaming This Week By Tim Lammers The voice cast for Blood of Zeus includes Derek Phillips as Heron, Elias Toufexis as Seraphim, Fred Tatasciore as Hades, Claudia Ann Christian as Hera, Jean Gilpin as Gaia, Jessica Henwick as Alexia, Chris Diamantopoulos as Evios, Matt Lowe as Ares, Alfred Molina as Cronus and Jason O'Mara as Zeus. For viewers who don't subscribe to Netflix, the streaming service offers an ad-based package for $7.99 per month for viewing on two supported devices, an ad-free package for $17.99 per month for two supported devices. Netflix also has an ad-free package for $24.99 per month for four supported devices with programming in 4K Ultra HD. The first two seasons of Blood of Zeus received unanimous praise from Rotten Tomatoes critics. Season 1 of the series earned a 100% 'fresh' score from RT critics based on 21 reviews and had an 87% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings. Forbes 'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Wows Billy Joel With Cover Of Song Classic By Tim Lammers The RT Critics Consensus for Blood of Zeus Season 1 reads, ' Blood of Zeus reforges Greek mythology into an epic battle royale with slick animation and sterling voice acting, earning it a spot on the Mount Olympus of action animation.' Season 2 also earned a 100% 'fresh' score on RT based on 15 reviews, as well as a 97% 'fresh' rating on RT's Popcornmeter based on 100-plus verified user ratings. Forbes Animated Comedy Hit 'Dog Man' Gets Peacock Streaming Premiere Date By Tim Lammers The RT Critics Consensus for the show's second season reads, ' Blood of Zeus 's long-awaited second season steps down from Olympus to explore Greek myth's underworld, finding even more compelling lore and emotional texture than before.' Reviews for the third season of Blood of Zeus are still pending. Created by Charley Parlapanides and Vlas Parlapanides, Blood of Zeus Season 3 begins streaming Thursday at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT on Netflix. Forbes John Bonham's Son On Tour Playing Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti' Album By Tim Lammers
