he Gladiator franchise is full of action, love and drama, providing audiences with an immersive cinematic experience that stays with them. While the characters and storylines are fictitious, theyâre set in the once-real Roman Empire and, as such, a few historically accurate elements can be seen on screen. Thereâs one particular detail rooted in fact that makes the movies that much more enjoyable; lead poisoning made the emperors crazy!
