For centuries, people have been captivated by the mystery, drama and grandeur of ancient Rome. It's no surprise that Hollywood jumped on that bandwagon in the mid-20th century starting with movies like the Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston) the Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) and Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra. The demand for more keeps skyrocketing with movies like Gladiator (Russell Crowe).

But what's the difference between history and Hollywood when it comes to ancient Rome? How did they make the chariot race? Were Liz Taylor's lavish costumes for Cleopatra historically accurate? How did they make the Colosseum? Patti and David's multimedia presentation separates real fact from reel fiction as they unveil the creative genius and collaboration that led to the making of those classic movies.