Ancient History is often a popular topic for films and television. In this section, we offer you information about just some of the interesting depictions of antiquity that have made it to big and small screen.

The film Agora, starring Rachel Weisz, is now being seeing in theatres in North America and Europe. This historical epic is set in Roman Egypt and focuses on the life and death of Hypatia (d.415), a Greek scholar from Alexandria, considered the first women scientists in history. Click here to learn more about the film.

Centurion

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Spartacus: Sand and Blood

This television series, which began in 2010, reimagines the story of Spartacus, who led a slave revolt against the Roman Republic … Click here to read more about the series and watch its trailer.

Gladiator

The 2000 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe reestablished the historical epic and used special effects to bring back the magnificence of Ancient Rome … Click here to read more about the film and see clips of the action.

300

In 2007, Frank Miller and Zack Snyder brought to film the graphic novel 300, which told the story of the Spartans and the Battle of Thermopylae. Its unique film style drew much praise, while its depiction of the enemy Perisans made for controversy… Click here to see more about the film.