Ask a Roman-History Professor: Were There Ever Sharks in the Colosseum?
Gladiator II director Ridley Scott famously does not care about historical accuracy in his films but we had to ask.
Were there really rhinos, baboons and sharks in the Colosseum? A Roman history professor explains ‘Gladiator II’ scenes
The image of a gladiator standing tall on top of a charging rhino flying through the Roman Colosseum became one of the ...
‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild
Sharks? Maybe not. But sea battles, semi-aquatic creatures and plenty of other eye-popping spectacles were part of the ...
Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether ...
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Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive ‘Gladiator’ Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
The short-term rental giant will help pay for the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s educational programs in exchange for use of ...
What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum
Fights also included staged hunts, and it’s conceivable that gladiators rode exotic wildlife. In Gladiator II, a gladiator ...
Romans fight back against Airbnb’s Colosseum plans for Gladiatorial battles
After it was announced that Airbnb will be hosting some live Gladiator events at the historic Colosseum, Romans have been up ...
‘Gladiator II’ Fact or Fiction: Did the Colosseum Actually Get Filled With Water and Sharks in Real Life?
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did ...
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Airbnb faces backlash over Gladiator ‘battles’ experience at Roman Colosseum
Airbnb is facing backlash for partnering with the Roman Colosseum to revive gladiator "battles" as a promotional campaign for ...
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Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
Unknown. But Scott is willing to believe it was within the realm of possibility, especially since the Colosseum and other parts of ancient Rome, such as what is now Piazza Navona, were in fact ...