An Oxford classics lecturer live tweeted ITV2 reality show Bromans
"This gladiatorial joking about ruining the emperor's ring has good Roman background"
Bromans – the new reality show on ITV2 that sends couples off to ancient Rome to try out life as gladiators – probably doesn’t count historical accuracy as one of its top priorities.
To the untrained eye, it would seem that a lot of effort goes into nudity and contestant humiliation, rather than realism.
However, a classics lecturer from Oxford University live tweeted the first episode, and he was very impressed.
Not only did Professor Sillett enjoy the visuals…
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He also thought the show was pretty historically accurate…
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And he gave it a tick for its educational qualities…
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He also got totally wrapped up in the competitive element of it all...
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All in all, Professor Sillett bloody loved it…
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