How the gladiators inspired evangelicals’ sense of persecution
To early Christians, ancient gladiators were potent symbols of martyrdom, embodying virtue and bravery despite being enslaved.
Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day
In the amphitheater of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott trains his lens on fighters and emperors—but no account of ancient ...
What Happens in the Mirror Universe Where Russell Crowe Loses the Oscar for Gladiator?
That’s a lot of Oscar history happening in the span of two years, a Jenga tower of cause and effect that would topple if even ...
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Gladiator Fact Check: Did Women Really Fight In The Roman Colosseum?
Female gladiators were a real part of Ancient Roman history. According to The History Channel, women of all different classes ...
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Dedicated Roman gladiator superfans were the football hooligans of their day
It was common for Romans to illustrate the erotic appeal of a gladiator by naming the Roman women who, metaphorically, lost their heads to fighters. The Roman poet Juvenal wrote of the fictional ...
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2.000-year-old Roman gladiator knife handle found at Hadrian's Wall in England
Archeologists employed by the conservation charity English Heritage were investigating a portion of the famed wall when they ...
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Ancient Roman Gladiators Were Huge Celebrities Who Even Had Their Own Merch
A tiny gladiator figurine was used as a handle on a 2,000-year-old copper folding knife found in an English river, suggesting ...
Rare 2,000-year-old knife handle found at Hadrian’s Wall offers glimpse into gladiator life
A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new ...
Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new ...
Ridley Scott on returning for "Gladiator II": "I kept thinking about it"
The original Gladiator debuted nearly 25 years ago, winning five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Now, director Ridley ...