CNN — A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new light on the celebrity status of the ancient Roman combatants. The copper alloy knife handle depicts a class of gladiator known as a “secutor,” according to conservation charity English Heritage, which cares for the …
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. The copper alloy knife handle depicts a class of gladiator known as a “secutor,” according to conservation charity English Heritage, which cares for the historic site where the artefact was found. English Heritage Despite being largely enslaved people and criminals, successful gladiators enjoyed celebrity status, “having individual fans who would follow them …
The rare twin strikes by Hollywood actors and film and television writers have halted the production of many tentpole projects. The production of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s much-awaited film Deadpool 3, Tom Cruise’s eighth Mission: Impossible movie, Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake, Brad Pitt’s Formula One movie, and Tom Hardy’s Venom 3 are a few …
