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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Graffiti Was A Powerful Form Of Protest In Ancient Rome As Gladiator II Shows
Political protest Yet there was also a serious side to ancient graffiti. The plot of the first Gladiator film centred on the memory of a democratic Rome that had once been a republic, in contrast ...
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Could Gladiator 2's Caracalla Actually Have Syphilis? Historian Weighs In
A Roman historian discusses the historical accuracy behind the erratic behavior of the young emperor Caracalla in Ridley ...
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What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong
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 ...