Wray VamplewSocial Links NavigationEmeritus Professor of Sport, University of Stirling Latest articles by Wray Vamplew Did Romans battle rhinos in the Colosseum? A historian explains the truth behind the fight scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. By Wray Vamplew published 27 September 24 The Romans are famous for their battles in the Colosseum, but how accurate are the scenes portrayed there in the new movie "Gladiator II"? Romans Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1The universe's 'missing matter' may have finally been found2Experimental 'Ozempic pill' shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes3NASA rover reveals signs of crucial life-sustaining process on Mars4'Useless' female organ may actually support the ovaries, study finds5A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted
Did Romans battle rhinos in the Colosseum? A historian explains the truth behind the fight scenes in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II. By Wray Vamplew published 27 September 24 The Romans are famous for their battles in the Colosseum, but how accurate are the scenes portrayed there in the new movie "Gladiator II"?
