“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 ...
Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether ...
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There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy, burying the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in scalding stone and ash. 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 ...
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“Wicked” and “Gladiator II” Offer Nostalgic, Half-Satisfying Showdowns
With a musical return to Oz and a bloody epic of ancient Rome, Hollywood studios double down on blockbuster spectacle.
‘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 ...
‘Gladiator II’ Is a Paul Mescal Thirst Trap With Swords
Sequel to Ridley Scott's Oscar-winner has it all: a hot star, sharks, monkeys, decapitations and a campy Denzel Washington.
'Wicked' broke 3 box-office records in its opening weekend. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster musicals.
"Wicked" had the biggest opening weekend for a movie adaptation of a Broadway show. Here's how it compares to other ...
How the gladiators inspired evangelicals’ sense of persecution
To early Christians, ancient gladiators were potent symbols of martyrdom, embodying virtue and bravery despite being enslaved.
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“Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the Colosseum? Did Romans Eat Rhinos? (Exclusive)
Imagine if Donald Trump fought a lion. I'm sure he would have a huge audience.”) The hairless baboons that appear in a smaller arena earlier in Gladiator II are a fictional invention ...
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.
‘Gladiator II’ Is the Definition of Glorious Excess
Ridley Scott stuffs the sequel with as much bread and circuses as its 148-minute running time can support.