Gladiator Movies Aren’t Telling the Real Story About Rome
Dr. Racette-Campbell, a classics professor at the University of Winnipeg, is the author of “The Crisis of Masculinity in the ...
“Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the Colosseum? Did Romans Eat Rhinos? (Exclusive)
A Roman culture expert reveals which of Ridley Scott’s arena battles are based on real history — and which are “fun, but ...
‘Gladiator II’ Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did ...
The Real Story of Geta and Caracalla, the Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II
The drama in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, out Nov. 22, not only takes place in the Colosseum arena floor, but also in the ...
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‘Gladiator II’ is an Epic Roman Fight Club
Ridley Scott's late-coming sequel "Gladiator II" stakes few claims to necessity, but the action epic definitely entertains.
‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the ...
Which Gladiator Movie Gets the Most Thumbs Up?
We’re left with 13 gladiator movies — many of which are extremely Christian and many of which have gay undertones (not ...
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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...
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“Wicked” stars singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-nominated actress Cynthia Erivo as witches Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. The two-part movie is a cinematic adaptation of the famed Broadway musical, ...
Sex in tunnels with ‘groupies’, gory panto shows & ghouls who drank BLOOD… incredible secrets of real-life gladiators
THE new adrenaline-fuelled blockbuster movie Gladiator II shows the Colosseum as a brutal bloodbath where Roman fighters were ...
Does Gladiator II accurately depict the blood and gore of Ancient Rome? From fighters riding rhinos to live crucifixions, TV historian DAN SNOW explains what REA…
The ocean was brought into the heart of Rome. Ships rammed one another, sailors boarded the enemy's vessels and fought with ...
Hidden London: The city's Roman amphitheatre
Gladiator II have you feeling imperial? London’s answer to Rome’s big ring lies right below our feet, says India Block ...