Roman Gladiators
Jun 17, 2023Who were the famous Ancient Roman gladiators?
In Latin, gladiator means swordsman. More broadly, gladiators were armed combatants who fought--and often died--in the arena for the spectators' entertainment.
Ancient Rome's gladiator games, which could be thought of as extreme blood sport/public executions/circus or theater show all rolled into one--lasted for about 1,000 years. Most gladiators were slaves who were specifically trained for combat; they usually fought either other gladiators or people condemned to die (to be executed) in the arena; and often also wild animals, such as lions, tigers, bears, rhinos, and even giraffes!
Click below and watch All Gladiator Types by New Historia to learn about the different types of gladiators and their weapons:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddxGS378Yds
Or click here and watch Deadly Gladiator Duels in Rome's Iconic Colosseum.
But be forewarned: if images of suffering and death upset you, don't click!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQnAKqJc7L0
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