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'2,175-Year-Old Statue Depicting Zeus’ Daughter, One of the ‘Dancing Muses,’ Recently Unearthed in the Ancient City of Stratonikeia

A 2,175-year-old statue of a "Dancing Muse," believed to be depicting one of Zeus' daughters, has recently been discovered by archaeologists working on the site within the ancient city of Stratonikeia.

By Genesis Miranda

'Ana Maria Pinto: The Portuguese Opera Singer Who Could (Protest)

Portuguese soprano Ana Maria Pinto has become the face--or perhaps the voice--of popular protest in her native country. Though her published rep list includes such standard soprano fare as Musetta in 'La bohème' or Rosina in 'Il barbiere di Siviglia,' these days she's as likely to be singing outside in the streets as in Portugal's opera houses.

By James Inverne
'Fazil Say Trial: Turkish Pianist Sentenced for Twitter Insults Against Islam

Today, atheist pianist Fazil Say got handed down a controversial 10-month jail sentence for his previous anti-Muslim remarks on Twitter.

By Logan K. Young

'2,175-Year-Old Statue Depicting Zeus’ Daughter, One of the ‘Dancing Muses,’ Recently Unearthed in the Ancient City of Stratonikeia

'Ana Maria Pinto: The Portuguese Opera Singer Who Could (Protest)

'Fazil Say Trial: Turkish Pianist Sentenced for Twitter Insults Against Islam