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'Gladiator II' and Real Roman History, What's True and What's False

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Ridley Scott's 'Gladiator II' stirs up debate over historical accuracy, with the director's penchant for cinematic drama clashing with scholars' quest for factual truths.
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  • 'Gladiator II' is set to tackle the complex political landscape of Rome after the death of Commodus, with Ridley Scott promising an even more epic scope than the original.
  • Historians are closely watching the project, wary of Scott's tendency to prioritize narrative flair over historical precision, raising concerns about the potential for inaccuracies or revisionist portrayals of Roman history.
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