The largest known Roman amphitheatre was the Colosseum in Rome, capable of holding up to 50,000 spectators. Several amphitheatres, such as the Pula Arena in Croatia and the Nimes Arena in France, have ...
Her previous book, ‘ SPQR ‘, which is also available in Folio Society edition, took readers on an exhilarating journey back in time to the origins of the Roman Republic, a period in the history of ...
He cited the ancient Roman entertainment in the Colosseum of deadly gladiatorial bouts. While that violent practice is relegated to history, “that doesn't mean we don't have violence” today.
Filmmaker Ridley Scott has announced plans for a third instalment in the 'Gladiator' franchise, even before the release of the highly anticipated 'Gladiator II,' which is set to hit theatres on ...