‘Gladiator II’ Producers on Returning to Ancient Rome: “We Didn’t Want to Be a Pale Imitation”
Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher talk to The Hollywood Reporter about May Calamawy and other cut scenes ("You have to see what ...
Urgent call for help deciphering mysterious Roman scroll charred by Vesuvius – and you could win £400k if you crack it
A MYSTERIOUS Roman scroll could hold the key to unlocking lost knowledge of the ancient world — and a £400,000 prize awaits ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Who were Caracalla and Geta, the cruel and unhinged Roman brother emperors depicted in Gladiator II?
It’s clear Caracalla and Geta had an intense rivalry. This was kept in check while their father Septimius Severus was emperor ...
‘Gladiator II’: The Real Story Behind All the Roman Empire Chaos
Just how true to what actually happened is the new “Gladiator” sequel? Our historians weigh in. This is our Roman ...
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Cold Water Therapy and Winter Swimming in Ancient Greece
Cold water therapy was popular among ancient Greeks, and this is the reason they constructed elaborate bathhouses for ...
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Colosseum rhinos and baboons and sharks, oh my! — but it’s based on real-life Roman history and people. Many of the ...
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‘Gladiator II’ returns to Rome with grandeur and glory
Back in the third century, Rome was the heart of the vast Roman Empire, and the Colosseum was the heart of the city.
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Pergamon: The Glorious Greek City and the Smart Alliance with Rome
The ancient Greek city of Pergamon in Anatolia flourished and enjoyed a long period of glory forging a successful alliance ...
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The Real History Behind Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II’ and Life as a Fighter in the Ancient Roman Arena
The secret son of Maximus, the eponymous gladiator portrayed by Russell Crowe in the 2000 movie, Lucius must retrace his father’s footsteps ... of ancient Rome with no regard for their subjects ...