Regarded by historians with either denial or disdain, these women warriors have always had to fight for recognition ...

In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott ’s “ ...

Ancient athletic competitions shaped how people thought about beauty, the body, self-control, education and competition. For victorious gladiators, the outcast and the slave could paradoxically embody ...

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative ...

Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator 2’ has been accused of peddling ‘total Hollywood bulls***’, but many aspects of the film are backed up by historical record ...

I’m not here to fact-check the film – something already admirably done. Rather, I wanted to reflect on its “truthiness” and historical ambience, and specifically on its portrayal of two Roman emperors ...

From Sally Rooney’s bestsellers to actor Paul Mescal, Ireland is now "cool" overseas. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Yihe Huang, Taojun Yang, Keyi Liu, and Ruiyan Sun, showcasing their works in Upper East Manhattan from October 18 to October ...

The tin whistle, a small and humble instrument with a bright, piercing sound, has a rich history and an undeniable charm.

Prague is home ot many of the most famous landmarks in Europe, such as the Charles Bridge and the clock tower in its old city square. The Guinness Book of World Records named Prague Castle the largest ...

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