Historical epics have everything moviegoers want to see — action packed scenes with really good looking guys.

Most epics follow the story’s handsome hero embarking on a quest or preparing for war. While some of the most common movies that come to mind take place in ancient times, the genre can include fantasy and science fiction elements as well.

The genre rose to prominence in the ‘60s as films like Cleopatra, Spartacus and Lawrence of Arabia hit the theaters. However, historical-based films had a true renaissance in the late ‘90s and early 2000s with blockbusters such as Troy, Gladiator, 300, Braveheart and more. Those ‘90s films were filled with action-packed scenes while its stars showed off their muscular physique.

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The genre has continued to gain momentum as new stories have been created while others have been reimagined with a modern lens.

Keep scrolling to see Us Weekly’s breakdown of the H๏τtest men in historical epics: