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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Spectacular Frescoed Villa Uncovered in Pompeii - Italy

A spectacular frescoed Villa resembling the famous 'Villa of the Mysteries' was uncovered at Pompeii archaeological site, Italy on February 2025. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a cycle of paintings depicting initiation into the Dionysian Mysteries. The fresco, dating to 40-30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby famous Villa of the Mysteries which were uncovered 100 years ago. The frescoed walls have still vibrant colors: on a Pompeian red background, full figures emerge, very similar to those of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, albeit in a different style. It was a sumptuous environment where it is not difficult to imagine lavish receptions where guests, reclining on triclinia, ate, drank, and watched small performances. Excavated in recent weeks in the central area of Pompeii, the new room shows this frieze at almost life size, or a 'megalography', just as in the Vill

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Thomas Cazenave Visits Customs Headquarters - Marseille

Ecstasy tablets seized at Customs offices in Marseille, France on May 17, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Olivier Lellouche, Helena Klotz, Claire Pommet aka Pomme, Justin Taurand, Safia Nolin attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Justin Taurand attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Justin Taurand attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme, Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme, Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TIFF Premiere Spirit Of Ecstasy

Claire Pommet aka Pomme, Helena Klotz attending the premiere of the movie Spirit Of Ecstasy during Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kenya's Omanyala shines at Kip Keino Classic

STORY: Kenya's Omanyala shines at Kip Keino Classic DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competitions and the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: African men's record holder Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya whipped the huge crowd into ecstasy with a stunning victory in the men's 100m at the 2023 Kip Keino Classic that wrapped up in Nairobi on Saturday. In the final event of the day, Omanyala, who is gunning to make history by winning the men's 100m world title in Budapest, Hungary, laid down a marker by winning in a world-leading 9.84, ahead of American duo of Kenneth Bednarek (9.98) and Marvin Bracy-Williams (10.03) in the tight race. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nairobi. (XHTV)

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Record volume of ecstasy pills seized at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - Customs officials at Narita airport seize ecstasy tablets, known as MDMA, on May 16. In the first four months of this year, some 257,000 ecstasy tablets were seized, exceeding the total volume seized in the entire country last year.

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(14)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korea striker Seol Ki Hyeon (L) in ecstasy after scoring the equalizer in the 88th minute against Italy to force extra-time in their second round World Cup match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18. South Korea went on to beat Italy 2-1 with golden goal in the 117th minute and advanced to the quarterfinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)S. Korea vs Italy

TAEJON, South Korea - South Korea striker Seol Ki Hyeon (C) in ecstasy after scoring the equalizer in the 88th minute against Italy to force extra-time in their second round World Cup match at Taejon World Cup Stadium on June 18. South Korea went on to beat Italy 2-1 with golden goal in the 117th minute and advanced to the quarterfinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Argentina vs England

SAPPORO, Japan - England supporters erupt in ecstasy after David Beckham scores the winning goal for England on penalty at halftime of their World Cup group F match against Argentina at Sapporo Dome on June 7. (World Cup 2002)

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(15)Germany beat Saudi Arabia 8-0

SAPPORO, Japan - German fans in ecstasy as Germany destroys Saudi Arabia 8-0 in the World Cup group E match against Saudi Arabia at Sapporo Dome on June 1. (World Cup 2002)

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Man held after record ecstasy pill haul at Narita airport

NARITA, Japan - A customs official at Narita airport shows ecstasy pills to the media Oct. 26. Police and customs officials said they have arrested a man at Narita airport on suspicion of trying to smuggle some 53,200 ecstasy pills, the largest amount of the stimulant drug ever brought into Japan by one person.

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Large amount of stimulants, cannabis smuggled from Germany

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fukuoka police display May 28 a large amount of stimulants and cannabis smuggled from Germany. Yutaka Handa, a 45-year-old unemployed man from Fukuoka Prefecture, is suspected of mailing about 5,000 ecstasy pills and roughly 880 grams of cannabis from Germany on April 2 to his home in Kurume.

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2 Britons nabbed for allegedly smuggling ecstasy

OSAKA, Japan - An Osaka customs official puts on display for the media Jan. 18 some of the 6,000 ecstasy pills allegedly smuggled into Kansai International Airport on Dec. 24 by two Britons. Brandrick Craig, 26, and 22-year-old Scott Brad, both residents of South Africa, have been sent to prosecutors for violations of the Narcotics Control Law and the Customs Law.

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Man caught trying to smuggle ecstasy into Japan

NARITA, Japan - A customs officer holds in his hand Sept. 27 tablets of methylene dioxy-methyl amphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy, which an Israeli man attempted to smuggle into Japan earlier this month. David Bitton, 32, was taken into police custody for trying to smuggle 25,400 tablets of the drug in violation of the Narcotics Control Law, the largest amount of MDMA ever seized at the airport.

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Narcotics burned in Thailand in antidrug show

BANGKOK, Thailand - Bags of drugs are piled up in Bang Pa In, Ayutthaya Province, some 60 kilometers north of Bangkok, to be destroyed by fire June 28 to commemorate the 24th World Anti-Narcotics Day. Thai authorities said a total of 1.5 tons of illicit drugs, including 13 million amphetamine tablets, 250 kilograms of heroin, 107 kg of opium and 4.6 kg of Ecstasy, were destroyed.

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Myanmar burns seized drugs in 3 cities to mark world drug day

STORY: Myanmar burns seized drugs in 3 cities to mark world drug day DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the burning of drugs STORYLINE: Myanmar ceremonially burnt seized narcotic drugs in the cities of Yangon, Mandalay and Taunggyi on Sunday, marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In Yangon, 33 kinds of narcotic drugs and precursor chemicals worth over 356.68 billion kyats (192.6 million U.S. dollars), which were seized in the lower part of Myanmar, were destroyed on Sunday morning. The destroyed drugs included heroin, cannabis, stimulant, methamphetamine and ecstasy among others in connection with 5,914 drug cases. In Mandalay, 25 kinds of narcotic drugs and chemicals worth over 316.77 billion kyats (171 million U.S. dollars) were destroyed. In Taunggyi, 58 kinds of narcotic drugs worth over 515.36 billion kyats (278.3 million U.S. dollars) were burnt on Sunday. Home Affairs Minister Lieutenan