Gladiator took the world by storm that summer of 2000, and while Ridley Scott didn’t win Best Director at the Oscars that year, ... Ridley Scott has no interest in reenacting old stories, ...

Once Maximus enters the Colosseum, the action intensifies, beginning with the magnificent reenactment of the Battle of Zama. Despite being outmatched, Maximus leads the gladiators to victory.

Gladiator re-enactors clash in the recreated ring. Reiner Riedler / Anzenberger Agency Only a few remnants of the ancient city of Carnumtum remain, including the foundations of two amphitheaters.

Reenacting a Greek myth would have been expected in the arena: gladiators often did so. In the mythical bout, Penthesilea — a gifted Amazonian fighter — strikes the great warrior Achilles dead ...

The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to bring back gladiator "battles" in Rome for two nights only.

ROME — It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of the Ridley Scott “Gladiator” sequel.

Beginning on Tuesday, December 24, 12 a.m. Eastern Time—which is also December 23 at 9 p.m Pacific Time—Gladiator 2 will be available to buy digitally on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Vudu, and more ...

In anticipation of Gladiator II (out Nov. 22), the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott's Academy Award-winning 2000 blockbuster Gladiator, the vacation rental site is hosting a one-of-a-kind ...

Gladiator 2 takes place in 211 AD, though since Ridley Scott has always played fast and loose with historical accuracy, there’s little point guessing what he may try next with the storyline.

People can submit a request to book the three-hour “Train for Gladiator II glory” experience between Nov. 27 and Dec. 9; those who are chosen to participate will visit on May 7 or 8.

24 years ago, Russell Crowe became a legend in the arena in Gladiator. Here's why the movie has stood the test of time. ... beginning with the magnificent reenactment of the Battle of Zama.