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Curious to Know the Secrets of Gladiator Games in Colosseum?
Did you know that over four centuries, the Colosseum saw 400,000 people die in gladiatorial games? This shows the huge scale of violence and the Colosseum’s deep impact on ancient Roman culture. Built ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
Harry Gregson-Williams on Creating Music for ‘Gladiator II’ That Stands on Its Own
Gregson-Williams talks about reuniting with Ridley Scott to create 100 minutes of new music while paying tribute to Hans ...
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5 Ancient Roman Monuments & How They Survived to the Modern Day
The city of Rome was the beating heart of the Roman Empire, which spanned from the rise of Augustus in around 27 BCE until ...
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Review: Gladiator II does entertain, but fights with its own identity
Following the peculiar 2023 biopic, “Napoleon,” director Ridley Scott delivered a sequel to one of his most famous movies ...
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Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...
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The Richest Man of Rome Who Was Destroyed by His Own Greed
Emperor Crassus became the richest Roman and one of the richest men in the ancient world through his cunning, business savvy ...
‘World of Warcraft’ Roleplay Is the Twitch-Era Soap Opera We Need
OnlyFangs members like Mizkif, Tyler1, and Sodapoppin have made 'Word of Warcraft' roleplay into a reality TV caliber drama ...