A Tiny Gladiator Uncovered in England Tells of the Reach of Roman Celebrity
A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, ...
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Sharks in the arena? Here’s the real history to watch out for in Gladiator II
The hugely anticipated sequel to Gladiator is almost here, and it has sharks in it. But why? Huge spoilers ahead for ...
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Was Maximus Decimus Meridius real? These five historical figures inspired Gladiator’s hero
In Gladiator, director Ridley Scott created a swords-and-sandals epic that was half-history and half-fiction, and that ...
Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. These brutal spectacles really happened
It's one of the most thrilling sequences in Ridley Scott's new film Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 ...
Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable
Critics have generally been kind to the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster. But these critics ...
The Roman knife that shows gladiators reached Scottish border
Left-handed figurine thought to be historic weapon’s handle reveals Empire’s ‘celebrity culture’ extended further north than ...
Minimus! Tiny Gladiator-shaped knife handle found at Hadrian's Wall that proves celebrity status of enslaved fighters in Roman Britain 2,000 years ago
The intricately designed copper alloy object represents a secutor gladiator, a strong muscular fighter with heavy equipment ...
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Gladiator II – Review
Gladiator II may not reach the heights of its predecessor, but Ridley Scott delivers a thrilling spectacle with epic action.
Unfortunately, She Was a Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith: Slut Shaming in Ancient Rome - Single women who dared to have sex were considered prostitutes while mar…
Roger Lewis explores the historical injustices done to women throughout the Ancient history in Joan Smith's new book.
Breaking Baz: Jared Harris Aboard As Treacherous Uncle In ‘Hamlet’ For Royal Shakespeare Company, Says Play Was A Favorite Of Dad Richard Harris
Jared Harris (Chernobyl, The Crown, Mad Men) is going full circle and returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company for the ...
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Gladiator 2 cast: Full list of stars in sequel film with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington
Sir Derek Jacobi reprises his role in the film Gladiator. Jacobi is also known for roles in the likes of Roman drama series I, Claudius, The Tenth Man, Last Tango in Halifax, Doctor Who ...