When historians and directors clash: Ridley Scott was Napoleonic there was no doubt who was in charge'
Briefly

Alexander Mariotti, a historian specializing in gladiatorial combat, states that leather forearm bracers have nothing to do with ancient Rome, acknowledging they simply look good on film.
Despite having consultants like Mariotti, filmmakers often choose to ignore accurate historical representations, focusing instead on visual appeal, even when their consultants highlight inaccuracies.
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