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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 ...
Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows
The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...
‘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 ...
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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, ...
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Pompeii: Italy’s frozen-in-time Roman city
I love exploring the world of ancient Rome, with its grand architecture, fascinating culture, and stories of larger-than-life ...
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Gladiator 2 ending explained: Can Lucius break the cycle of revenge in ancient Rome?
We meet the son of Lucilla (Nielsen) and late Maximus (Russell Crowe), Lucius Verus, who has led an uneventful life in ...
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‘Remarkable’ 2,000-year-old gladiator knife handle discovery shows Rome’s reach
Remarkably, the figurine is left-handed—a historically notable detail, as left-handedness was considered a bad omen in ...
Own a Piece of the Epic Gladiator II: Celebrity Props, Theater Exhibits, and Online Auction Bring Fans into the World of Ancient Rome
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 ...