Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England. In 1249, Coronation of Alexander III as King of Scots. In 1745, Robert Calder, Scottish-English admiral (died 1818) was born. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Tim Watson, Australian footballer, coach, and journalist was born. In 1965, Colin van der Voort, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1977, Chris Horn, American football player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why did Christopher Nolan bring The Odyssey to the wilds of Scotland?

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CNN producer Sandy Thin heads north to track down the film’s remote locations — from vast beaches and towering dunes to a castle clinging to the cliffs — and discovers what it takes to shoot a Hollywood epic in one of Britain’s wildest landscapes.

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Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘The Odyssey’ First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Astonishing’ Epic and ‘Flawless Filmmaking’: ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection’

Christoper Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who are calling the Oscar winner’s adaptation of Homer’s epic a “staggering achievement” with “flawless filmmaking.” It appears Nolan has another huge hit on his hands. “A filmmaking feast,” wrote Collider’s Peri Nemiroff. “A grand and gripping rendition of Homer’s epic, []

Rock Paper Shotgun

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· Jul 7, 2026

Left 4 Dead lives on in The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a Lovecraftian extraction game from the creators of Zeno Clash

Seeking relief from the terrible light of the Xbox resettification, I fall into the sweet, dank embrace of The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu, a 17th century extraction game in which four crucifix-wielding, musket-toting Spanish explorers venture to a jungle full of creatures inspired by Lovecraftian horror. Why would they set foot in such an awful place? For loot, of course. Why else do Europeans travel to other countries? Read more

Irish News

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· Jun 22, 2026

How a Co Antrim man helped lay the foundations of the United States

A new documentary is shining a light on the Ballymoney roots of one of America’s Founding Fathers and the role Ulster emigrants played in shaping the United States

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

Zendaya wears shimmering white outfit at The Odyssey premiere in Leicester Square

The epic fantasy action film, written by Sir Christopher Nolan, is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey

Metro

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Odyssey hailed as ‘cinematic triumph’ in first reactions for Christopher Nolan’s epic

The star-studded spectacle hits cinemas on July 17.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 7, 2026

Why did Tom Holland find filming The Odyssey 'nostalgic and futuristic'?

Tom Holland felt the making of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey was nostalgic and futuristic at the same time.

Business Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Chai over luxury: Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, Matt Damon visit 108-yr-old Mumbai café before The Odyssey premiere

Nolan, Holland and Damon are in India to promote The Odyssey, the filmmaker's adaptation of Homer's epic poem, which is set to release on July 17. Producer Emma Thomas also accompanied the team during the Mumbai visit.

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· Jul 8, 2026

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey filming featured a moment only before seen 20 years ago on The Dark Knight

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey filming featured a moment only before seen 20 years ago on The Dark Knight

Legit.ng

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· Jun 22, 2026

He cheated in Casa Amor, she stayed, they lasted 18 months and split — who is Johnny Middlebrooks

Discover the true story of reality TV star Johnny Middlebrooks. From his highly controversial stint on Love Island USA to his actual post-villa relationship status.

E! Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

Christopher Nolan Shares Insight Into His Kids Working on The Odyssey

The Odyssey was an epic family affair for Christopher Nolan. After all, the director's kids—Flora, Oliver, Rory and Magnus—with his wife and longtime producing partner Emma Thomas were all...

National Review

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· Jul 11, 2026

Did Life Begin on Mars?

Steve Benner’s Meet the Neighbors makes some bold and fascinating claims.

Catholic World Report

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· Jun 21, 2026

Boys, men, and dads

It’s easy to overlook the 1951 novel Dan England and the Noonday Devil. Published in the long shadow cast by his first and most famous 1928 novel, Mr. Blue, Myles Connelly’s third and personal favorite [...]

Associated Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Christopher Nolan on the future of large scale filmmaking

Christopher Nolan says he wants his fantasy action film "The Odyssey" to feel "almost like a documentary." #ChristopherNolan #TheOdyssey

BoingBoing

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· Jun 30, 2026

Howl you know if Werwulf is worth seeing if you don't watch this trailer?

Writer-director Robert Eggers (Nosferatu, The Witch) moves his moody bleak weirdness to medieval England for Werwulf, which comes to theaters this Christmas. It's not clear exactly what the story is about, but it's looks like it has a lot to do with werewolves. — Read the rest The post Howl you know if Werwulf is worth seeing if you don't watch this trailer? appeared first on Boing Boing.

The Namibian

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· Jun 27, 2026

Some Of The Best Shows To Check Out This July

Laura Wilder’s beloved ‘Little House’ novels return in a new adaptation that revisits 19th-century frontier life. Set in 1868, the series follows Pa and Ma Ingalls and their daughters, Laura and Mary, as they leave Wisconsin for Kansas. The story explores the aftermath of the Civil War and introduces sympathetic Osage Nation characters, while retaining [] The post Some Of The Best Shows To Check Out This July appeared first on The Namibian.

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels

'Little House on the Prairie': 5 TV adaptations of the beloved novels

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

5 Great Movies You Can Already Stream Now If You’re Excited for The Odyssey

With Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated The Odyssey finally getting closer to its release, there’s no better way to pass the time than by checking out a few movies that capture the spirit of Homer’s legendary story. Not all of them adapt Odysseus’ journey, but each one offers something that helps you get a better feel []

Kotaku

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· Jul 6, 2026

The First Reactions To Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Call It ‘Clunky,’ ‘Astonishing,’ And Like Peter Jackson’s Lord Of The Rings

IMAX screening are already sold out for days

Daily Mail

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· Jul 2, 2026

Inside Harry and Meghan's botched trip to the UK: ALISON BOSHOFF on how the Sussexes once again proved 'agents of chaos' - turning a 'low-key family visit' into an 'impossible' situation for King Charles

Inside Harry and Meghan's botched trip to the UK: ALISON BOSHOFF on how the Sussexes once again proved 'agents of chaos' - turning a 'low-key family visit' into an 'impossible' situation for King Charles

Helene in Between Blog

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· Mar 16, 2026

Midnight in Paris Shooting Locations + The Best Quotes from the Movie

It's hard to tell what I've done more: traveled to Paris, or watched the film, “Midnight in Paris.” Woody Allen's flick is one of my favorite movies of all time to capture the essence of Paris and is a good understanding of why I myself moved abroad. From the opening scene playing “Si Tu Vois The post Midnight in Paris Shooting Locations + The Best Quotes from the Movie appeared first on Helene in Between.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

English bargoers swarm local pubs for World Cup party after victory over Panama

English revelers turned Manhattan into West Britain on Saturday, packing local pubs to celebrate a 2-0 World Cup victory over Panama. The beer flowed as freely as the chants, with fans embracing the rare thrill of a decisive win. “I’ve been here since half past one,” said Michael Jennison, 32, a Manchester native who admitted []

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trailer for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

The Odyssey is an epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Christopher Nolan thanks fans at The Odyssey launch in Mumbai: 'Always a thrill to be in India'

Filmmaker Christopher Nolan attended the Mumbai launch of The Odyssey along with the film's cast, where he received a warm welcome from fans. Addressing the audience at the event, Nolan thanked everyone for their support and said it was always a thrill to be in India.

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 28, 2026

The Conservative Movement and ‘The Odyssey’

Just a few weeks after our nation’s 250th anniversary, Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic “The Odyssey” will hit theaters. The conservative movement can learn something from Odysseus, the “man of twists and turns,” nearly three millennia after the poem was composed. As colossal as the poem’s story is—being stretched over 10 years...

Gamesradar

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· Jun 22, 2026

IT: Welcome to Derry artist calls his new Resident Evil-like horror "a cinematic experience" – and it's not a zombie game

IT: Welcome to Derry artist calls his new Resident Evil-like horror "a cinematic experience" – and it's not a zombie game

That Park Place

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· Jul 2, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount

Christopher Nolan has earned a reputation as one of Hollywood’s most respected filmmakers, but that hasn’t shielded his latest project from mounting backlash. The newest trailer for The Odyssey has been hit with an overwhelming wave of dislikes on YouTube, adding another chapter to the growing list of controversies surrounding Universal Pictures’ adaptation of Homer’s [] The post Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Trailer Gets Buried Under Mass Dislikes as Controversies Continue to Mount appeared first on That Park Place.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has taken on the epic challenge of adapting “The Odyssey” into a large-scale Hollywood film.

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· Jul 13, 2026

"We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors

"We were shooting it like a documentary": The Odyssey cast learned to sail for real as Christopher Nolan admits it was "tough" on his actors

MovieGuide

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· Jul 9, 2026

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE (2026):  Episode 1.1

Head back to the prairie with the Ingalls family in this beautifully-shot reboot of the classic 1970s TV program, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 9, 2026

Where The Cast of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is Now

Little House on the Prairie debuted on NBC just over 40 years ago in September 1974 — and the beloved series often feels as relevant as ever today. The show is based on the series of books of the same name penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Following the adventures of the Ingalls family in Walnut []

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 6, 2026

“It’s Been Great And Weird”: On the Set of MGM+’s ‘From’ Ahead of Final Season

The Hollywood Reporter tells tales from the Canada set of the Harold Perrineau-starring series that takes place inside a nightmare town with no way out.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘The Odyssey’ FIRST Reactions: Christopher Nolan’s Ambitious Epic Is ‘Breathtaking, Bold and Perfect’; Matt Damon and Cast Deliver Gripping Performances

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic 'The Odyssey' has received overwhelming praise in early social media reactions following its London world premiere, with viewers labeling it a monumental cinematic masterpiece. Reviewers heavily commended the star-studded ensemble, particularly highlighting Matt Damon’s powerful lead performance.

BizNews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Prof Diane Coyle on BizNews: Manchester's mayoral miracle playbook could remake Britain

Prof Diane Coyle on BizNews: Manchester's mayoral miracle playbook could remake Britain

The Beat

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· Jul 8, 2026

SDCC ’26: Tradd Moore returns with TOUCH ME SOMEPLACE NOWHERE

The surreal crime series, due out next year, will mark the first creator-owned series from Moore as writer and artist.

People.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Riveting True Story of “Little House on the Prairie”

‘Little House on the Prairie’ tells the story of the Ingalls family as they build a life on the American frontier

BBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Odyssey stars wow red carpet at world premiere in London

Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Tom Holland and Matt Damon were among the stars who walked the carpet in London for the premiere of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic.

Cosmopolitan

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· Jul 10, 2026

Meet the Cast and Characters of Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’

You’d never have the Dutton squad without the Ingalls family

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