The movie “Gladiator” was mostly a true story. Although much research was completed to create the movie, the main plot is fiction. The pieces that are fiction do seem to be based on true historical facts.
Gladiator(derived from Latin gladius, sword): Professional combatants who fought to the death in public Roman shows.
Contrary to many beliefs, Gladiator spectacles did not start in Rome. The Romans actually borrowed this from the Etruria. The time is around 180 CE. Rome is a glorious city, one would only wish to see in their lifetime. The Roman Empire is expanding in all directions. They were the chief power. No one could stop them, it seemed. The strong Roman Empire survived several hundred years. Marcus Aurelius was the curren
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