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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Geta | History Defined

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.

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Real history trumps Gladiator II fiction

Real-life rebellions aren't overnight awakenings, and the actual Caracalla wasn't a sickly fop with a monkey

Salon

The Scottish link to Gladiator film’s villainous emperor revealed

IN an alternative version of Gladiator II, director Ridley Scott might have ventured to Caledonia ...

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Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows

Warning: this article contains minor spoilers for Gladiator II.

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Who were Caracalla and Geta, the cruel and unhinged Roman brother emperors depicted in Gladiator II?

Warning: this article contains mild spoilers.

The Conversation

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

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)

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Gladiator 2 might be Lucius' story, but Denzel Washington steals every scene he's in

Opinion: Denzel Washington is Gladiator 2's scene stealer – and he deserves recognition this awards season

Total Film

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

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

Barry Keoghan drops out of Gladiator sequel due to scheduling conflicts

The Banshees of Inisherin actor was in talks to play antagonist Emperor Geta, opposite Paul Mescal's Lucius

Total Film

'Gladiator 2' Theory Uses Roman History To Explain Pedro Pascal’s Mystery Role

We don’t know much about Ridley Scott’s upcoming sequel, but history could provide answers.

Inverse

Barry Keoghan in talks to play major Hollywood movie role alongside Paul Mescal

If Barry Keoghan signs on the dotted line he will join a stellar cast rumoured to also include Denzel Washington, 68. The original Gladiator movie won five Academy Awards and was nominated for 12 Oscars when it was released in 2000.

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