Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
wait, what? There were sharks swimming around in the Colosseum? "Well," says director Ridley Scott when asked about the movie's accuracy, "the short answer to that is, were you there?" Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV ...
Were there really rhinos, baboons and sharks in the Colosseum? A professor explains ‘Gladiator II’ scenes
The movie "Gladiator II" features scenes involving rhinos, baboons and sharks. A professor explains whether these animals were actually featured in the Roman Colosseum.
‘Gladiator II' Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?
Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is full of a memorable action scenes, from a bloody showdown featuring CGI baboons to Paul Mescal outsmarting a charging rhino in the Roman Colosseum. But one sequence that is sure to leave audiences with the most questions is a rather insane set piece in which the Colosseum is filled with
‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the real-life games at the ancient Roman Colosseum.
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.
“Gladiator II”: Fact vs. Fiction — Were There Sharks in the Colosseum? Did Romans Eat Rhinos? (Exclusive)
A Roman culture expert reveals which of Ridley Scott’s arena battles are based on real history — and which are “fun, but preposterous”
Every Real Person In Gladiator 2 & What Happened To Them In Real Life
Gladiator II follows in the footsteps of the first Gladiator movie by featuring many characters based on or inspired by real historical figures.
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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 ...
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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. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum ...
Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum
The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to ...
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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 sponsorship deal with Airbnb ROME -- The ancient Roman Colosseum will be ...
'Gladiator II': Thirst enters the Colosseum
As Gladiator II enters the theatrical arena against Wicked, it’s relying on a marketing tactic the 2000 film didn’t: thirst.
Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers
Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome's councilor for culture, objected to Airbnb's idea, saying the Colosseum "must not be debased in ...
That’s Right, Ridley Scott Put Sharks in the Colosseum
L ong before “thinking about the Roman empire” became shorthand for having a hyper-fixation, Ridley Scott turned the actual ...
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Did ships really battle in the Colosseum? The bizarre true stories that inspired Gladiator II
But while Lucius battles to survive, being pitted against animals, ships and other gladiators inside the Colosseum, ...