What Hollywood gets wrong—and right—about Roman gladiators
With Gladiator II now in theaters, archaeological discoveries reveal how Hollywood’s warriors compare to history.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN20h
The Real History Behind Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
To mark the opening of the Colosseum in 80 C.E., the Roman emperor Titus staged a staggering spectacle, flooding the arena ...
ourculturemag1d
12 Great Quotes from Gladiator (2000)
Arguably, Ridley Scott‘s best film ‘Gladiator’ didn’t disappoint when it won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor ...
Philadelphia Flyers Sign Chevy as Helmet Sponsor
The Philadelphia Flyers, in partnership with their local Chevrolet dealership group, announced that the automaker will be the ...
Philadelphia Flyers score a new helmet sponsor
The Flyers already have a jersey sponsorship with Independence Blue Cross under a sponsorship deal signed last year. Center ...
Rare 2,000-year-old Roman souvenir highlights ‘celebrity cult’ of the empire. See it
Along Hadrian’s Wall, a 73-mile-long stone barrier built on the northwest edge of the Roman Empire, archaeologists have ...
Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new ...