Global warming is damaging the Earth's climate as well as the physical environment. One of the most visible effects of global warming can be seen in the Arctic as glaciers, permafrost and sea ice are melting rapidly.
Filming was begun by Anthony Mann, responsible for the opening sequence, of dealer Batiatus (a wickedly scene-stealing Peter Ustinov) picking Spartacus (Douglas) from the 'Sicilian' mines (actually the parched landscape of Death Valley, California) for his gladiator school.
Here are some facts about Sparta, the famous city-state of Ancient Greece. 1  Sparta (also known as Lacedaemon) was one of the key city-states in Ancient Greece. 2  It was located in the Laconia region, in the Peloponnese, on the bank of the Eurotas River.