Archaeology: Roman arena found in Turkey held gladiator fights for 20,000 spectators 1,800 years ago

Archaeologists have uncovered a Roman arena in Turkey that was ‘just like Rome’s Colosseum’ and would have hosted gladiator fights for some 20,000 spectators. The find, a national first, was revealed as part of excavations of Mastaura, an ancient city in Aydin Province. The arena was partly buried and hidden by vegetation. Its remains are well preserved … Read more

Russell Crowe looks worlds away from his Gladiator days 20 years on

My, how you’ve changed! Russell Crowe is unrecognisable as he sports a beard and ponytail during a tennis session in Sydney… 20 years after his iconic performance in Gladiator By Nicole Douglas For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:42 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 05:43 BST, 12 October 2020 Russell Crowe shot to fame playing … Read more

Terror suspect ‘paid for gladiator sword and bullet proof vest and plotted attack on mosque leader’

Terror suspect ‘paid for gladiator sword, bullet proof vest and balaclava’ and allegedly endorsed Reading-style knife rampage and plotted attack on mosque leader Sahayb Aweys Munye Abu, 27, alleged to have had ‘pro-terrorist conversation’  Prosecutors allege he spoke of attack on imam of a mosque in online discussion He was arrested as part of anti-terror … Read more

Russell Crowe shares the guilt that overshadowed his moment in the spotlight after Gladiator success

‘Why did I get all the attention?’ Russell Crowe shares the guilt that overshadowed his moment in the spotlight after winning an Oscar for Gladiator By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:48 BST, 21 July 2020 | Updated: 04:48 BST, 21 July 2020 He won Oscar gold for Best Actor in 2001 thanks … Read more

Russell Crowe admits he almost turned down Oscar-winning role in Gladiator as script was ‘so bad’

Russell Crowe is a tough actor to land for a role. The 56-year-old Australian was a remote guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, and during their chat he spoke about how he almost turned down two movies in his repertoire. The first was his new film Unhinged, which comes out next … Read more

Nicky Hilton looks stylish in a 60s-inspired floral dress and gladiator sandals

She enjoyed a family reunion at the Hilton dynasty’s Hamptons home over the weekend for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. And Nicky Hilton was back in New York City on Wednesday as she and husband James Rothschild ran errands in SoHo. The hotel heiress, 36, opted for a retro look in a … Read more

Russell Crowe was nearly mauled by a tiger during filming for Gladiator

Russell Crowe was nearly MAULED by a tiger during Gladiator filming, director Ridley Scott reveals… as the epic celebrates its 20th anniversary By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 18:44 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 19:07 BST, 5 May 2020 Russell Crowe was nearly mauled by a tiger as he filmed one of Gladiator’s most … Read more

Amphitheatre is to be excavated amid hopes of proving it hosted Roman gladiator fights or executions

Hunt for Britain’s 2000-year-old gladiators: Archaeologists are to dig up ancient Kent amphitheatre in hopes of finding proof it was a venue for blood-soaked Roman contests… or public executions Roman amphitheatre is due to be excavated by English Heritage from March The buried arena was the landing site for the Claudian Invasion of AD 43 … Read more