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.
Sponsored Topics. Sparta is a city in Gallatin and Owen Counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The population was 230 at the 2000 census. Sparta is home to Kentucky Speedway. Sparta is located at 38Â°41â²9â³N 84Â°54â²26â³W / 38.68583Â°N 84.90722Â°W / 38.68583; -84.90722 (38.685753, -84.907136).