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History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators

2001 · 45 min Documentary History Mystery

Though their ranks largely included slaves and prisoners of war, the gladiators of ancient Rome enthralled the masses, and the most successful fighters in the game were treated as superstars, as this thorough documentary reveals. Historians and scholars recount the amazing stories of these larger-than-life warriors -- who included women, senators and even an emperor -- in this episode of the History Channel series "History's Mysteries."

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Year 2001
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, History, Mystery
Director Douglas Brooks West
Runtime 45 min.

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History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2001 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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