250px|Via Flaminia, where the tomb was discovered. A park is planned in the area, with the tomb as its centerpiece.The long-lost tomb of Marcus Nonius Macrinus, the inspiration of the character Maximus Decimus Meridius in the Ridley Scott's popular film 'Gladiator', was discovered off the ancient Via Flaminia Roman road , on Thursday. The massive tomb details the life of the ancient gladiator through ten inscriptions, who's history differed greatly from the movie's version. The two had only shared being close friends and generals of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The historical version of the character had lived on to become wealthy and famous, while the character played by Russell Crowe had a tragic ending.
250px|Via Flaminia, where the tomb was discovered. A park is planned in the area, with the tomb as its centerpiece.The long-lost tomb of Marcus Nonius Macrinus, the inspiration of the character Maximus Decimus Meridius in Ridley Scott's popular film 'Gladiator', was discovered off the ancient Via Flaminia road in Rome this Thursday. The massive tomb details the life of the ancient gladiator through ten inscriptions, whose history differed greatly from the movie's version. The two had only shared being close friends and generals of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The historical version of the character had lived on to become wealthy and famous, while the character played by Russell Crowe had a tragic ending.
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