In Roman law they were known as Infames – which ... The amphitheatre could be flooded with water to stage mock naval battles. After feeding gladiators all that barley, plus housing and training ...

It's Hollywood's first re-enactment of an ancient Roman naval battle—and it's spectacular. The special effects from this sequence will have been a major component of the film's reported US$310 ...

He breaks down the Roman naval warfare tactics in "Cleopatra," starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. He explains the dangers of chariot racing in "Ben-Hur," starring Charlton Heston.