Gladiator II brings ancient Rome back to the screen, but spectacle and history do not always agree. A Roman historian breaks ...

From top: Megalopolis explores a modern-day Roman Empire; Gladiator II re-creates Rome in Fort Ricasoli Credit: Megalopolis: Courtesy Lionsgate; Gladiator II: Guba Scott; Conclave: Courtesy Focus ...

Gladiator is about a general-turned-gladiator named Maximus (Russell Crowe), who was created just for the film. He is likely a fictionalized combination of the historical general Marcus Nonius ...

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As you progress through your summer reading, ask yourself: Do I really want to tackle “The Odyssey”? The Christopher ...