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Engraving of Roman emperor Macrinus and Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator II

The real Macrinus: how Gladiator II’s power broker became a short-lived Roman emperor

Caracalla and Geta: the real lives of the mad emperors of Gladiator II

Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius in Gladiator

Was Maximus Decimus Meridius real? These five historical figures inspired Gladiator’s hero

Video podcastMedieval make do and mend. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Cicero denounces plot organised by Catiline to take the power, mural painting by Cesare Maccari.

The ultimate Romans quiz. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

Nelson: a life of heroism and scandal. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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