Tomb of Roman general who inspired Gladiator

Rating: 10/10 (17 October 2008)

Authorities in Italy have announced the discovery of the tomb of the Ancient Roman General who inspired Gladiator (reported in the The Times online website and elsewhere). Marcus Nonius Macrinus was a favourite of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, leading the Emperor's army to victory in Germania and across the Danube. However he did not end up a gladiator. Although the Emperor's son and successor, Commodus was indeed killed by a gladiator named Narcissius. After all, story-telling often involves the right o "Poetic License", so I do not get upset over minor matters in a wonderful film like Gladiator. Who knows how many younger viewers may grow up to be archaeologists because of Ridley Scott's masterful direction and the brilliant performances he inspired from Russell Crowe and the rest of the cast.
Greyollie Australia