“The omission of armed battle between single gladiators at Herod’s games may have been a concession ... Jews had a complex and rocky relationship with ancient Rome, which went through several ...

Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization ... public spectacles. The games took place in amphitheaters. Gladiators would be sent ...

Featuring exclusive interviews with the film’s production designer, Arthur Max, and costume designer, Janty Yates. 'Gladiator ...

At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot. Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater ...