Even though it’s at least 1,500 years since the last Roman gladiators fought, thanks to TV and movies such as Spartacus (1960) and Gladiator (2000), audiences remain fascinated with them and the ...

Now, as darkness prevails on the outskirts of the Empire where the Roman legions struggle to subdue the invading hordes, delusional Commodus declares himself a god, and no one is safe; not even ...

Mobilizing Resources in the Age of Roman Conquest," can be found here. More from How Real Is It? Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows. He reviews the ...

Together with the new governor his old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. At first they are happy to meet after a long time but their different politic views ...