Were there really rhinos, baboons and sharks in the Colosseum? A Roman history professor explains ‘Gladiator II’ scenes
The image of a gladiator standing tall on top of a charging rhino flying through the Roman Colosseum became one of the ...
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.
Sharks in the Roman Colosseum? We asked a marine biologist about that ‘Gladiator II’ scene
Director Ridley Scott has never been one for subtlety in his big screen epics. But the “Gladiator II” director may have ...
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Culture Pick | ‘Gladiator II’ is a flawed yet thrilling journey back to the Colosseum
The long-anticipated “Gladiator II” released on Friday, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator.” While it doesn’t quite ...
Romans fight back against Airbnb’s Colosseum plans for Gladiatorial battles
After it was announced that Airbnb will be hosting some live Gladiator events at the historic Colosseum, Romans have been up ...
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Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
The short-term rental giant will help pay for the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s educational programs in exchange for use of ...
Here's how the ‘Gladiator II' visual effects team staged the Colosseum naval battle
For a blockbuster sequel with several massive set pieces – including brutal scenes of war, a gladiator brawl with a furious ...
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A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome’s Colosseum
The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million ...
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Questions & Answers
Question for Roberts: Was the sailcloth back then a similar fabric to ... Question for Goldman: We were in Rome last week looking at the Colosseum. One guide says the place held 83,000 people ...