But we shouldn’t ignore the deeper themes of the tale, which are not only classic but classical, reaching back to Greece and Rome and the very foundations of Western culture.

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind ... a demonstration known as naumachia. Andrew Scott, a classical studies professor at Villanova University, likens them ...

Denzel Washington spoke to Classic FM’s Dan Walker about Gladiator II, his greatest roles on stage and screen, and his favourite classical music. Washington responded: “I snuck into the IMAX last ...

When Gladiator I was released in 2000, I was a high school Classics student and the film brought Classical literature to life for me. Dramatic depictions of ancient warfare seemed more real ...