![]() With multi-award-winning movies like Gladiator and Ben-Hur to the smaller, yet critically-beloved releases like Titus and Life of Brian, fans of movies about Rome have plenty to love. This allowed movies to cost studios a lot of money, and even when they might not have brought in a huge financial return, they often ended up bringing awards recognition to the studios that took a chance on them. However, in more recent times, movies about Rome tend to have massive sets and sweeping set pieces. There have certainly been box office bombs in the Ancient Roman historical genre, which includes the subgenre known as the "sword and sandal" movie. These have been both big and small features, with at least two as landmark moments in American history thanks to American Presidents trumping their arrivals. Outside of Shakespeare and adaptations of his work, Ancient Rome played a big role in massive studio movies since the early days of silent films. ![]() ![]() Many people also think of William Shakespeare, as the Bard himself wrote frequently on the subject in his plays. Kindle 14.99 Rate this book The Story of Civilization 1-11 The Story of Civilization Will Durant, Ariel Durant 4.42 1,685 ratings172 reviews The STORY OF CIVILIZATION by Will Durant represents the most comprehensive attempt in our times to embrace the vast panorama of man's history and culture. Movies set in Ancient Rome often bring to memories emperors, gladiators, Julius Caesar, and aristocrats. ![]()
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