The Biggest Historical Lies Told In Ridley Scott’s Gladiator
When telling a story remotely close to Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, the lines between facts and fiction often become blurred. Gladiator wasn’t the fi
Author: Onyinye Izundu
Onyinye Izundu (He/Him) is a writer at TVOvermind. With a particular interest in fantasy, including popular shows like House of the Dragon, The Rings of Power, and Games of Thrones, Onyinye enjoys watching movies and TV shows of various genres. Some of his all-time favorite films include Armageddon, Independence Day (starring Will Smith), Gladiator, and the movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 1-4 (still trying to wrap his head around the multiverse of Phase 5).
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