SHOCKING: Caracalla - What They Never Told You

From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands outside China’s Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, for 14 seconds. Almost immediately, we saw various pundits trying to interpret the meaning of the interaction.

The Conversation · May 19

1,700-year-old Roman marching camps discovered in Germany — along with a multitude of artifacts like coins and the remnants of shoes

Archaeologists in Germany have discovered four Roman marching camps and around 1,500 artifacts, including coins and shoe nails, dating to the third century.

LiveScience · Jan 20

Which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump?

Something tells me US president Donald Trump would love to be a Roman emperor. The mythology of unrestrained power with sycophants doing his bidding would be seductive.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

Great movies can play fast and loose with history. But not Gladiator II with its rhinos and cafe culture

It’s hard to know where to begin when presented with the full, lavish spread of historical inaccuracy offered by this sequel, says Charlotte Higgins, the Guardian’s chief culture writer

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024

History enthusiast explores Scotland's 'real-life' link to Gladiator 2 characters

A WEBSITE has been launched by a history enthusiast exploring the links between the "real-life" characters from Gladiator 2  and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2024

Gladiator 2 is an awful mess – no wonder it made Russell Crowe uncomfortable

STATE OF THE ARTS: Critics have generally been kind to the eagerly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning 2000 blockbuster. But these critics are wrong, insists Patrick Smith. It’s a rushed, poorly acted quasi-remake from which only Denzel Washington and a well-dressed monkey emerge unscathed. What was Ridley Scott thinking?

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

Gladiator II: historians on the fate of the real Roman royalty featured in the film

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Gladiator II.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2024

Gladiator II review: All-action Paul Mescal is the pumping heart of this stirring Roman epic

4/5 It’s thumbs up for Ridley Scott’s return to Ancient Rome a quarter of a century on

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Gladiator 2’s emperor actor teases the "wild" sequel and how his character is surprisingly inspired by punk star Sid Vicious

Exclusive: Fred Hechinger gives us the lowdown on his character Caracalla in Gladiator 2

Total Film · Jul 19, 2024

Gladiator 2 reviews, release date, cast, trailer, plot, and more

Before watching the new film, here's everything you need to know about Gladiator 2!

Total Film · Jul 5, 2024