Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did ...

Yes, many of the characters in ‘Gladiator’ and its new sequel are based on actual figures from ancient Rome Gladiator II ...

The "Gladiator" sequel centers on Lucius Verus, the secret son of Russell Crowe's character from the 2000 film. Both men ...

The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...

Excavators first unearthed the barracks in the late 1700s. Among the ruins they found a bronze helmet, with a circular brim, ...

Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped ...

Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the ...

Selfie-stick-waving influencers may feel like they are breaking new ground, but did Roman gladiators beat them to it by more ...

For Gladiator fans, the journey back to ancient Rome comes with a twist that goes beyond the screen. Regal Cinemas, Fandango, and The Realest have teamed up in a landmark promotion for Gladiator ...

Still, she adds, “the extent to which Rome’s militant ethos required ... Unfortunately, life in the ancient world in general was much more violent and gruesomely bloody than life in modern ...

Many Roman statues appear starkly white today. Yet in antiquity, these sculptures were adorned with bright paints and intricate patterns, bringing them vividly to life. Ancient Rome maintains a ...

I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life ...