Over at the Circus Maximus in Rome, you could discover charioteers chasing for first place in high-speed races, or in the Colosseum, flocks of people would gather to watch undaunted gladiators ...

Those About to Die focuses on the charioteers and gladiators of ancient Rome during the Flavian dynasty during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (Anthony Hopkins). Based on Daniel P. Mannix's hugely ...

Peacock gladiator series Those About to Die isn’t exactly about the late Roman Republic but it’s close enough for Rodat’s tastes.Like another swords-and-sandals project of note (Ridley Scott ...

Film; Circuses 'Horse-drawn gladiators' storm London landmarks in incredible stunt for Gladiator II A group of 20 gladiators appeared at Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and even hopped on a ...

1. Gladiators weren’t all men. Judging by movies like Gladiator and Spartacus, as well as TV shows such as Those About To Die (2024), being a gladiator was an all-male pursuit; however, there is ...