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 2000’s blockbuster, five-time Academy Award-winner Gladiator—out in theaters today (Nov.
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Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal has a scene in which a naval battle occurs in the Colosseum. Here's how accurate the event is.
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Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" takes a few creative liberties and ... Areas, including the Colosseum, were flooded with water for staged fights. These mock naval battles, known as naumachia ...
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