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Colosseum, Fact and Gladiator

Detroit Free Press · 7h

Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether all details matter.

Variety on MSN · 1d

‘Gladiator II’ Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?

Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did that actually happen?

“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”

Gladiator, Ridley Scott

Time on MSN · 1d

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 battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative screenwriters. Case in point: Gladiator II—the sequel to ...

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Ridley Scott says he's ready to make 'Gladiator III': 'Yes, it's true'

And you can thank fellow film legend and "Megalopolis" director Francis Ford Coppola for that.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "I sat and pondered all this over a weekend,

Hosted on MSN · 1d

How Gladiator 2 Sets Up Gladiator 3 & What Ridley Scott Has Said About Making It

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Gladiator 2. The final scene of Gladiator 2 leaves the door open for Gladiator 3, and Ridley Scott has already discussed some of his tantalizing ideas for the potential threequel.

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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 ...

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d

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 ...

1don MSN

OK, How Accurate Are ‘Gladiator II’s Wild Colosseum Scenes?

Thanks to this, we get to see Paul Mescal battling a rhino and other fabulous beasts like Pedro Pascal at the Colosseum — he ...

1don MSN

'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.

Science Friday1d

‘Gladiator II’ And The Evidence For Colosseum Naval Battles

Lots of moments from “Gladiator II” are fiction. But some scientists think mock naval battles in the Colosseum totally ...

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Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers

Airbnb is attempting to kick off gladiator fights in Rome's historic Colosseum after 2,000 years, but local lawmakers in ...

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