Did ships really battle in the Colosseum? The bizarre true stories that inspired Gladiator II
Ridley Scott's epic sequel starring Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington has been widely criticised for its historical inaccuracies.
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What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum
When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind ... It is also true the Colosseum was flooded ...
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Battle of Himera: The Ancient Greek Victory That Changed History
During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.
What Hollywood gets wrong—and right—about Roman gladiators
With Gladiator II now in theaters, archaeological discoveries reveal how Hollywood’s warriors compare to history.
Gladiator 2: The incredible true history of Colosseum water battles
Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator 2’ has been accused of peddling ‘total Hollywood bulls***’, but many aspects of the film are backed ...
Gladiator II features a naval battle held in the Colosseum. These brutal spectacles really ...
It's one of the most thrilling sequences in Ridley Scott's new film Gladiator II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 ...
Greek Reporter8 个月
The Battles of Ancient Greece That Shaped Western Civilization
Ancient Greece witnessed numerous significant battles that played pivotal roles in shaping its history and Western ...
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Roman historian rates 10 ancient Rome battles in movies and TV
Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows ... He breaks down the Roman naval warfare tactics in "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.