Chapter 1
The voices on Roman walls
Chapter 2
Gladiators beyond the arena
Chapter 3
The truth about Roman dining
Chapter 4
Hygiene and the Roman bathroom
YOUR GOAL
Master of Strange Roman daily life
Ch 2 · Gladiators beyond the arena
misslily Gladiators beyond the arena
An outcast in the dirt where shadows fall, But Pompeii writes our names upon the wall.
misslily Gladiators beyond the arena
Vomitoriums are just the stadium door! (Yeah, the exit door!) No throwing up your dinner on the floor! (Oh no, no more!)
misslily Roman women purchased gladiator sweat and arena dirt to use as facial cosmetics.
misslily Roman gladiators endorsed products like olive oil and weapons, much like modern sports stars.
Fun Fact
Gladiator energy drinks: Ancient Roman gladiators drank a tonic made of wood ash and vinegar to help their muscles recover after battles.
Glossary
gladiator (noun)
A person, typically a slave or captive, who fought in an arena for public entertainment in ancient Rome. In Pompeii, preserved wall graffiti praised individual gladiators like Celadus, who was famously dubbed the girls' heartthrob.
A person, typically a slave or captive, who fought in an arena for public entertainment in ancient Rome. In Pompeii, preserved wall graffiti praised individual gladiators like Celadus, who was famously dubbed the girls' heartthrob.
Quiz
What was the legal social status of most Roman gladiators despite their immense fame?
Quiz
Which ancient city in modern-day Turkey contains a major gladiator cemetery studied by scientists?
Quiz
What was the primary diet of ancient Roman gladiators according to modern bone analysis?