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Sharks in the arena? Here’s the real history to watch out for in Gladiator II
The hugely anticipated sequel to Gladiator is almost here, and it has sharks in it. But why? Huge spoilers ahead for ...
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Was Maximus Decimus Meridius real? These five historical figures inspired Gladiator’s hero
In Gladiator, director Ridley Scott created a swords-and-sandals epic that was half-history and half-fiction, and that ...
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What gladiator would you be?
Lauren Good is the digital content producer at HistoryExtra. She joined the team in 2022 after completing an MA in Creative ...