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 ...
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 ...
Gladiator 2: The Colosseum Never Had Sharks, But There Are Crocodiles in the Real History
Some folks cannot believe the Roman Colosseum was home to man-eating sharks, but the truth isn’t too far removed from ...
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.
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.
What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum
Fights also included staged hunts, and it’s conceivable that gladiators rode exotic wildlife. In Gladiator II, a gladiator ...
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Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome
Ancient Romans built the Colosseum between AD 72 and 80 to host massive events like gladiator battles and reenactments, National Geographic reports. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...
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Question for Goldman: How many people lived in Rome when the ... It also would look much like the renderings you refer to in the story. ~Troy Answer: Well we did, with Chris Wise's method, put ...