Swords and Sandals: The success of Hercules and Hercules Unchained spawned a new action genre known as the sword-and-sandal epic. These delightfully quirky fantasy-adventures are typically set in the ancient world, and follow the exploits of the main character as he saves beautiful women or entire cities from danger. This collection of trailers from the genre highlights the films and the stars that made the swords and sandals a hit.