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Archaeologists discovered verses from Homer's Iliad tucked inside a 2,000-year-old mummy at an Egyptian burial site, revealing how ancient people recycled precious texts. The rare find shows how Greek literature spread through everyday life in Roman Egypt.
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a mummy wrapped with verses from Homer's Iliad, revealing how deeply Greek culture influenced ancient Egyptian life. The find shows that classic literature wasn't just read but woven into sacred burial rituals 2,000 years ago.
After losing his bat into the netting where a young Cardinals fan claimed it, Marlins player Jakob Marsee hit his first career leadoff home run on the very next pitch. The magical moment turned a struggling player's rough start into an unforgettable night at loanDepot park.
Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a rare papyrus fragment from Homer's Iliad tucked inside a Roman-era mummy, alongside golden tongue amulets meant to help the dead speak in the afterlife. The find reveals how ancient cultures blended Egyptian, Greek, and Roman traditions in surprising ways.
Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered Roman-era mummies adorned with golden tongues and a rare papyrus containing text from Homer's Iliad. The discovery sheds new light on ancient burial practices and the cultural richness of Greco-Roman Egypt.
After being benched and struggling with just five hits all season, Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon spent hours in the batting cages taking an estimated 100 practice swings. When his moment came in the eighth inning, he crushed a go-ahead two-run homer that won the game.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout made history at Yankee Stadium this week, becoming the first visiting player to homer four straight days there. After entering the series with just two home runs this season, the injury-plagued superstar looked like his MVP self again.
Jo Adell is sending the glove he wore during his unprecedented three-home-run robbery performance to baseball's Hall of Fame. The Angels outfielder wants future generations to witness a piece of defensive history that fans called their best baseball experience ever.
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A beloved PBS show starring a literary Jack Russell terrier is getting the documentary treatment 30 years later. "What's the Story, Wishbone?" celebrates the show that introduced a generation to Shakespeare, Homer, and Dickens through a dog's eyes.
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt broke out of a slump with his first career two-homer game, including a clutch eighth-inning blast that sparked a dramatic comeback win. His secret? Not even checking the scoreboard before stepping to the plate.
Alaska's housing agency is opening applications for education scholarships that give low-income renters up to $2,500 for career training and college. The program has already helped residents like Randon from Homer pay for two full semesters of school.
After a slow start to his sophomore season, reigning AL Rookie of the Year Nick Kurtz crushed his first homer of 2026 to lead the Oakland A's to their first-ever series sweep of the Mets. The young A's are now 8-7 after conquering a brutal 15-game stretch against playoff contenders.
Archaeologists on the Greek island of Ithaca have uncovered a 1,000-year-old religious sanctuary dedicated to the legendary hero Odysseus, complete with his name inscribed on ancient pottery. The discovery proves that Homer's epic characters weren't just stories but living parts of ancient Greek spiritual life.
Shohei Ohtani launched a first-pitch home run Saturday and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, moving into fifth place in Dodgers franchise history. The milestone caps a red-hot run that began last August and now stands as the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
San Diego Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets crushed a walk-off home run against the Colorado Rockies, giving his team back-to-back dramatic victories. In a game that featured two homers from Sheets, the Padres proved that sometimes the best moments in sports happen when the pressure is highest.
After losing her husband 18 years ago, Pam Breckenridge found healing by volunteering at Hospice of Homer, where she now helps neighbors facing end-of-life challenges. She's one of 75 volunteers serving Alaska's Southern Kenai Peninsula, but the growing aging population means many more helpers are needed.
A college baseball player's memorable miscue turned a routine fly ball into a two-run homer when the ball bounced off his head and over the fence. The play echoes a famous 1988 moment, proving that even athletes' toughest days can bring smiles.
Shohei Ohtani broke out of his early season slump with a three-run homer that sparked the Dodgers to a 13-6 victory and awakened their struggling offense. The blast triggered a five-home run explosion from a lineup that had been searching for its rhythm through the first week of the season.
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Jose Fernandez became just the seventh player since 1900 to hit two home runs in his major league debut, delivering a game-winning performance against the Detroit Tigers. The 22-year-old's fairy tale start included a dramatic three-run homer in the eighth inning that sealed a 7-5 comeback victory.
LSU Tigers baseball turned a seven-run deficit into a thrilling 17-10 comeback victory against Kentucky, highlighted by Seth Dardar's go-ahead home run and epic bat flip in the eighth inning. The win shows why you should never count a team out, no matter how big the hole.
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