This magnificent film; was directed by Ridley Scott. He had wonderful costume design and scenery. The storyline of this film was incredible as well as suspenseful. Russell Crowe, who plays Maximus the Gladiator performed remarkably. His emotion and ability to act out the action scenes were simpl...
Bomgardner states, "In 46 BC, at the time of his Quadruple triumph in Rome, Julius Caesar staged the most lavish spectacles that had ever been seen in the city. "2 Caesar's triumphal spectacles paved the way for Roman politicians to allow gladiatorial games to become a primary means of entertainment and social interaction. ... Thomas Wiedemann states in his book Emperors and Gladiators, "When Caesar invaded Italy in 49 BC, his opponents were particularly concerned about the 5000 gladiators owned by him kept at or near Capua. "3 It is likely that the opponents of Caesar were simply looki...
Many have wondered, why the Roman Empire was so great. Rome was so great because it was the first village that grew into an empire, entertained every one with a vast variety of events, a functional law system, and several advances in technology. Rulers such as Julius Caesar gained popularity by pro...
The top gladiators, charioteers and actors were folk heroes, and the power of their universal appeal was recognised and exploited by politicians and emperors such as Julius Caesar, Augustus and Nero, who used games to manipulate a sometimes volatile public, whether to pacify or reassure at times of crisis or to achieve political ends. ...
Many have wondered, why the Roman Empire was so great. Rome was so great because it was the first village that grew into an empire, entertained every one with a vast variety of events, a functional law system, and several advances in technology. Rulers such as Julius Caesar gained popularity by pro...
