The naumachiae seem mostly to have been recreations of famous historical engagements – in the movie, it's the Battle of ...

Hollywood has nothing on ancient Romans’ own Colosseum stories It’s no surprise that blockbusters like “Gladiator II” embellish historical facts to make sure audiences are entertained.

As Gladiator 2 – or II to be more accurate – hits big screens around the country, the spectacle on display will be dropping a ...

A Roman culture expert reveals which of Ridley Scott’s arena battles are based on real history — and which are “fun, but ...

Rome's iconic colosseum is set to hold gladiator fights for the first time in about 1,600 years, thanks to a partnership with ...