The Conversation When people think of eunuchs, someone like Lord Varys from Game of Thrones often springs to mind. Chubby, obsequious and a flatterer, he is involved in court intrigues and manipulates people and events behind the scenes. These traits oppose military prowess and valor endorsed by traditional models of masculinity across various times and cultures. According to those tropes, a eunuch’s weapon is the whisper, not the sword. In reality, not every eunuch in the ancient world was a servile, cloistered being. In fact, eunuchs sometimes led armies on campaign, and were entrusted with high-level administrative tasks. The Nine Unknown Men: An Ancient Indian Secret Society Famous and Powerful Eunuchs of the Ancient World The character of Varys in the Game of Thrones series typifies what many people think of when they think of eunuchs. (Photograph by Helen Sloan/HBO/The Conversation) What was a Eunuch? A eunuch was someone whose testicles had been deliberately crushed or excised. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryFamous PeopleRead Later 

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Cheeseburger Soup is the ultimate comfort soup. Chock full of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, onions, and of course, cheese all in a creamy soup! A HEARTY, BEEFY, CHEESY, FILLING SOUP I have been in a soup sort of mood lately. My mind is gradually turning to all things fall. Football games, apple picking, hay rides and warm, comforting soup. This Cheeseburger Soup is definitely what I would call comfort soup. Note: I recently updated this recipe because I got so many complaints that the original recipe used Velveeta. Apparently A LOT of people really hate Velveeta – ha! Anyways, I put the original recipe in the Frequently Asked Question section below since many of you wondered where the old recipe went after I changed it. When you don’t comment positive things about a recipe and I only hear the negative then I assume no one likes the recipe and it is time to change it and go back to the drawing board. So please, please comment in the future when you like a recipe on my site or else I have no way of knowing if anyone is enjoying a recipe or not. ? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What do you serve with cheeseburger soup? We enjoy eating cheeseburger soup with some thick crusty bread to dip into the soup. Also, a small side salad would be perfect with this soup. What are the best toppings for cheeseburger soup? Bacon is my favorite but we also enjoy sliced green onions and a dollop of sour cream. How do I make cheeseburger soup in the crock pot? Brown the ground beef first. Then pop all the ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for about 4-6 hours. Then about an hour before serving add in shredder cheddar cheese and heavy cream. How can I reduce the sodium? I mention it a bit more in the ingredient listing below but I would skip the hamburger seasoning and use a no salt seasoning blend. In addition you can use a heart healthy version of the cheddar cheese soup and a no sodium (it may just say unsalted) beef broth. Can you freeze cheeseburger soup? Yes. However, when it is eventually reheated, it may not have the exact same texture as it did when it was freshly made. Potatoes can become mushy when frozen then reheated. It’s important to ensure this is stored in a freezer-safe bag or container. Only freeze once the soup has cooled completely. What was the original recipe with Velveeta? For those who enjoyed the original recipe, here you go: Ingredients:▢ 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed▢ 2 carrots, peeled and grated▢ 1 small onion, chopped▢ 1 clove garlic, minced▢ 1 ½ cups water▢ 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon granules (about 4 cubes)▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained▢ 2 ½ cups milk (divided use)▢ 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour▢ 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed▢ ½ pound bacon, crisply cooked and crumbledInstructions:1. Brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease and set aside. 2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. 3. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender. 4. Stir in beef and 2 cups of milk.5. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and remaining ½ cup milk until smooth. Gradually whisk into soup.6. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly (so mixture does not burn.) 7. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until completely melted. 8. Garnish with bacon and serve. My soup is too thick, what do I do? If the soup is too thick, you can add a bit more water or beef broth. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) bacon lean ground beef hamburger seasoning – you can just use salt and pepper if you don’t have this. I just use the Hamburger Seasoning by McCormick (not an affiliate link.) garlic – I prefer fresh garlic but you can use the jarred stuff if you need to. Or you can use about 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch. cheddar cheese soup – if you have any salt sensitivities, I would recommend using a low sodium version (non affiliate link) of this. It is usually called “heart healthy”. You can leave out the cheddar cheese soup if you don’t have it. But if you need help finding it in the store, it can be found where all the other soups are (usually near the cream of chicken soups). beef broth – again, if you are concerned at all about salt levels, of with a low or no sodium option. You can always add salt but you can’t remove it. potatoes O’Brien (with onions and peppers) – you will sometimes see this go by a few names but they are just frozen diced potatoes. I got the Ore Ida brand (not an affiliate link). They may also be called southern hash browns (not an affiliate link) or just diced hash browns (not an affiliate link). When I think of hash browns, I think of shredded has browns but every store seems to have their own names for these things but you want the frozen diced potatoes (even if they don’t have the onions and peppers, that’s ok. Or, if you don’t want to use frozen potatoes, you can use peeled and diced russet potatoes. shredded cheddar cheese heavy cream – this adds wonderful richness to this but you can use milk in a pinch. additional toppings: shredded cheese and/or sliced green onions HOW TO MAKE CHEESEBURGER SOUP: Cook the bacon in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat until crispy. Depending on how crispy you like your bacon this can take 8-15 minutes. Remove the bacon to a large plate with clean paper towels and allow to cool. Add the ground beef and hamburger seasoning into the bacon grease. Brown and crumble for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Drain off and remove all the excess grease. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the ground beef, sautéing for 1 minute or until fragrant.  Add in the cheddar cheese soup, beef broth and hash browns and gently stir until combined and smooth. Bring to a boil and cook until the hash browns are heated through, about 7-10 minutes.  Crumble the bacon well and then add half to the soup, reserving the other half for topping. Once the soup and potatoes are heated through, add in the cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, stirring well to melt and combine it with the soup.  After all the cheese has been added, slowly stir in the heavy cream and then bring the mixture just to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thick and creamy. Do not boil or the cream may curdle. Remove from heat and serve topped with bacon. Optional: top with additional shredded cheese and sliced green onions. CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Stuffed Pepper Soup Lasagna Soup Hamburger Vegetable Soup Cabbage Roll Soup Crock Pot Wendy’s Chili Big Mac Salad Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole Cheeseburger Bubble Up Low Carb Cheeseburger Casserole Easy Cheeseburger Cups 100 Ground Beef Recipes Recipe originally published: October 2011Updated and republished: October 2024 Print Cheeseburger Soup Cheeseburger soup is the ultimate comfort soup. Chock full of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, bacon and cheese all in a creamy soup! Course SoupCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 35 minutes minutesTotal Time 50 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 757kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients12 ounce package bacon1 pound lean ground beef2 teaspoons hamburger seasoning (or just season with a little salt and pepper)1 Tablespoon minced garlic10.5 ounce can cheddar cheese soup (can use low sodium)2 cups beef broth (can use low or no sodium)5 cups O'Brien diced potatoes with onions and peppers (you do not need to thaw first)8 ounce block medium cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)½ cup heavy creamOptional toppings: chopped green onions and/or extra shredded cheddar cheese InstructionsCook the bacon in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium high heat until crispy. Depending on how crispy you like your bacon this can take 8-15 minutes. Remove the bacon to a large plate with clean paper towels and allow to cool. Add the ground beef and hamburger seasoning into the bacon grease. Brown and crumble for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through. Drain off and remove all the excess grease. Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the ground beef, sautéing for 1 minute or until fragrant.  Add in the cheddar cheese soup, beef broth and hash browns and gently stir until combined and smooth. Bring to a boil and cook until the hash browns are heated through, about 7-10 minutes.  Crumble the bacon well and then add half to the soup, reserving the other half for topping. Once the soup and potatoes are heated through, add in the cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, stirring well to melt and combine it with the soup.  After all the cheese has been added, slowly stir in the heavy cream and then bring the mixture just to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thick and creamy. Do not boil or the cream may curdle. Remove from heat and serve topped with bacon. Optional: top with additional shredded cheese and sliced green onions. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. You can probably get 8 servings out of this if you serve a smaller amount per serving. NutritionCalories: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 50g | Sodium: 1275mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g

DETROIT, MI — In what some are calling “the boldest campaign event of the year” (and others, “the most awkward thing since Fyre Festival”), rapper Eminem took the stage at a Kamala Harris rally to offer his enthusiastic endorsement — by reenacting some of his most notorious lyrics about domestic violence. Dressed in a crisp hoodie and flanked by Harris campaign staffers, the rapper explained his unique approach. “Kamala represents fighting the system,” he told the cheering crowd. “And what better way to show support than literally acting out my art about rage and pain?” What followed was a surreal, real-time dramatization of tracks like Kim and Superman, with Eminem miming choking invisible women and screaming, “Sit down, b****, you move again, I’ll beat the s*** out of you!” Audience members, unsure whether to applaud or call the police, looked to Harris, who nodded approvingly. Kamala Harris husband, Doug Emhoff got involved and hit a few women during the performance. “This is exactly the energy we need in this campaign,” said Harris, smiling as Eminem recreated a scene from 97’ Bonnie & Clyde, pretending to shove a metaphorical ex-girlfriend into the trunk of his imaginary car. “Just like Eminem takes control of his relationships, we’re taking control of this election!” At one point, the rapper paused dramatically between songs to offer a heartfelt message to Harris: “Kamala, your ability to dodge questions with incoherent word salads is the political equivalent of my dysfunctional relationships. I see myself in you.” The event was not without controversy. Several feminist activists in attendance initially voiced concern over the spectacle but quickly pivoted after Harris assured them it was “artistic expression” that “pushes boundaries for justice.” “I used to find his music problematic,” admitted one activist. “But now that he’s endorsing Kamala, I see the nuance. You can be a little toxic, as long as you vote blue.” Political analysts are divided on whether the endorsement will help or hurt Harris’s campaign. “Sure, it’s controversial,” one strategist noted. “But honestly, in 2024, who isn’t doing performance art about choking women?” The rally ended on a high note, with Harris joining Eminem on stage to reenact a scene from The Way I Am. The Vice President playfully pretended to dodge his rage-fueled gestures, leaning into the rapper’s chaotic persona while the crowd roared. As confetti rained down, Harris took the microphone to issue a closing statement: “Like Eminem, I believe in being unapologetically who you are. Whether that’s leading a campaign or pretending to kidnap your ex-wife, we must lean into our authenticity.” Sources confirm that the campaign has already ordered thousands of commemorative “Harris 2024 x Slim Shady” merch items, including limited-edition straightjackets. The post BREAKING: Eminem reenacts several of his raps about beating and r*ping women during brave endorsement of Kamala Harris appeared first on Genesius Times.

An immersive experience of Elvis Presley is set to take place at the London Excel Waterfront in Docklands, and it promises attractions such as an AI-powered holographic performance from the late Rock ‘n’ Roll king and a 1960s American-themed dining just before. This Elvis show is happening as a collaboration between Layered Reality, Elvis Presley Enterprises, and the company in charge of the Elvis Presley estate, Authentic Brands Group. The founder and CEO of Layered Reality, Andrew McGuinness, confirmed that it is a next-generation tribute to the legend, who passed away in 1977. What to expect from ‘Elvis Evolution’ Elvis Presley / Everett This show, tagged Elvis Evolution, is one of three to take place at the Immerse LDN site, with the other two— Formula 1 Exhibition and The Friends Experience: The One in London, in the works. Reports say it is inspired by Elvis’ special NBC performance in 1968, which is considered the greatest rock performance of all time. It features a multisensory experience lasting the entire 110 minutes, which will highlight his life and career journey from humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his peak in the ‘50s and his final decade featuring a seven-year Las Vegas residency. Elvis Presley / Everett How to get in for Elvis Evolution Tickets will go on sale soon, starting at £75. However, attendees can upgrade to the £180 and £300 VIP packages, all with access to the “All Shook Up” after-party. Andrew is assured that people will flood the ticketing sites, as Elvis remains a global superstar even after his death. Elvis Presley / Everett He noted that his company is taking things further for fans who no longer want passive entertainment. By employing state-of-the-art technology and Artificial Intelligence, the legacy of creatives can be preserved long after they are gone. Next up: Billy Joel’s Photos With Lookalike Daughters Have Fans Amazed The post AI-Powered Elvis Presley Concert Officially In The Works appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Rumer Willis is balancing motherhood and much-needed relaxation time as she flaunts her bikini body somewhere on the Fiji Islands. She shared photos from her vacation on her Instagram page, and her gorgeous behind caught fans’ attention. The 36-year-old wore a big blue kaftan over a two-piece swimsuit of the same color and posed from different angles on the beach. She tucked a red flower in her blonde hair, noting in her caption that singer Sia used her as a dress-up doll.  Fans compliment Rumer Willis’ bikini look  Rumer Willis/Instagram Rumer has gotten thousands of likes so far, as usual, but her followers are even more excited about her shapely body. “Damn girl. Show ‘em what you’re working with!” someone exclaimed. “Tushy is on point,” another quipped, referring to Rumer’s bum. TV personality Chelsea Handler also testified to Rumer’s radiant look in the comments, while another follower called her a porcelain doll. The mother of one was not spared criticism either, as a troll claimed her legs looked different. “Authenticity is much more freeing, much more better than trying to be perfect,” they warned. Rumer Willis/Instagram Rumer Willis is loving her postpartum body Becoming a mother gave Rumer a fresh perspective on her body, which has helped her accept and show it off more. Earlier this year, she expressed her desire to show her daughter, Louetta Isley Thomas, what self-love is like, hence her reason for being expressive about her looks. Rumer Willis and her daughter/Instagram She has also engaged some online trolls, who often body shame her for showing too much skin and sharing breastfeeding photos as a new mom. This has not stopped Rumer, who noted that she would not prioritize people’s opinions over connecting with herself and baby Louetta. Next up: AI-Powered Elvis Presley Concert Officially In The Works The post Fans Rave About Rumer Willis As She Shows Off Her Goods In Bikini appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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