From Ben-Hur to Spartacus to Gladiator, get a front-row look at the great movies that have shaped ancient Rome’s role in popular culture and memory. These 12 episodes cover over 50 years of cinematic ...

Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows. He reviews the depiction of gladiator fights in "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. He discusses ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Stacker dove into film history to compile data on 50 films set in ancient times, an era which spans from the beginning of human ...

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There are several new movies opening in theaters, including Black Phone 2 starring Ethan Hawke and Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari and Seth Rogen. With three new movies breaking into ...

Sword and sandal movies depict realistic gladiators, with nods to historical practices of slavery and arena fighting. Many classic epics like Spartacus, Barabbas, and Ben-Hur showcase themes of social ...

Tales of ancient Rome have long enraptured modern audiences. Many movies and television series have examined the rise and fall of the empire and those who led it. Many comics have explored the setting ...

Movies are among the most powerful drivers of pop culture, which is why the images and ideas they present often leave a ...