Greek Reporter3d
The Richest Man of Rome Who Was Destroyed by His Own Greed
Emperor Crassus became the richest Roman and one of the richest men in the ancient world through his cunning, business savvy ...
Greek Reporter3d
Roman Gladiator with Scandinavian Ancestry Reveals Unknown Migrations
Researchers have uncovered ancient DNA from a Roman gladiator, revealing Scandinavian ancestry and early European migrations.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency11d
There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
“The omission of armed battle between single gladiators at Herod’s games ... Jews had a complex and rocky relationship with ancient Rome, which went through several iterations in its rise ...
Gladiator’s Most Brutal Scene? Discover Why Commodus’ Shocking Act Of Betrayal Redefined Ancient Roman Treachery
Scott’s decision to tweak history for the film’s climax paid off. In Gladiator, Commodus’ death was more poetic—he was killed by Maximus in a final fight, with the Praetorian Guard turning their backs ...
Daily Sundial1d
Review: Gladiator II does entertain, but fights with its own identity
Following the peculiar 2023 biopic, “Napoleon,” director Ridley Scott delivered a sequel to one of his most famous movies ...
mic20d
Research Finds Barbarians Likely Used Stimulants in Battle
In the annals of history, battles have often ... warriors during the Roman era. Archaeologists have unearthed intriguing artifacts thought to be used by these ancient combatants.
thecinemaholic.com13d
Gladiator II: Is Ravi Based on a Real Gladiator Doctor From India?
Ridley Scott’s historical epic ‘Gladiator II’ dives into the fighting pits of the Colosseum through the eyes of a Roman ...
Yahoo29d
Paul Mescal gives his own ‘Defying Gravity’ battle cry in reimagined ‘Gladiator II’ musical spoof
On the heels of the box office success for “Gladiator II ... no place like Rome.” After Thompson and Yang explained the delights of ancient Rome through song, Mescal offered an optimistic ...