Representations of the Ancient World in Modern Film
How Hollywood handles depictions of Rome's culture and warfare on the silver screen.
Just about once every decade, Hollywood decides that the ancient world is in dire need of representation in film. While many of these sacrifice historical accuracy in favor of narrative convenience, it is worth establishing what each of these works have brought into popular culture. The positives must be expanded on in the classroom as elements that att…
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