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7 Unbelievable Practices In Ancient Rome That Are Too Disturbing to Imagine
Life in Ancient Rome may seem glamorous through the lens of historical achievements, but beneath the grandeur was a world ...
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There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
Excavators first unearthed the barracks in the late 1700s. Among the ruins they found a bronze helmet, with a circular brim, ...
Life in Gladiator: This is what Pompeii, its streets and the Colosseum would have looked like before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius
Discover what life was like in Gladiator: this is what Pompeii, its streets and the Colosseum would have looked like before ...
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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 ...
‘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 ...
Why gladiators were the influencers of Ancient Rome
Selfie-stick-waving influencers may feel like they are breaking new ground, but did Roman gladiators beat them to it by more ...
Ask a Roman-History Professor: Were There Ever Sharks in the Colosseum?
Gladiator II director Ridley Scott famously does not care about historical accuracy in his films but we had to ask.
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‘Gladiator II’ ending breakdown: Did Lucius realise Maximus’ dream of Rome?
We break down the symbolism-laden ending of Gladiator 2. Learn more about the movie's cast, review, and the threequel ...