The truth about Roman gladiators
Chapter 1
Life inside the gladiator school
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Chapter 2
The rules and armor of the arena
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Chapter 3
Debunking the myths of death
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Chapter 4
Fame, fortune, and the final curtain
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Ch 4 · Fame, fortune, and the final curtain
renaissanceman Real Gladiators of Rome
Not always a fatal end, These pros would often fight again!
Fun Fact
Gladiator face cream: Roman cosmetic companies sold facial creams infused with gladiator sweat to improve skin complexion and youthfulness.
Glossary
rudis (noun)
A wooden sword used by ancient Roman soldiers and gladiators during training. Emperor Titus famously awarded this token of freedom to Priscus and Verus after their legendary draw.
A wooden sword used by ancient Roman soldiers and gladiators during training. Emperor Titus famously awarded this token of freedom to Priscus and Verus after their legendary draw.
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Which of the following rights did a Roman gladiator lose under the 'infames' classification?
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What kind of toys did Roman children play with to mimic their arena heroes?
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What was the legal status of 'infames' which gladiators shared with actors?
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What did wealthy Roman women buy that was harvested from famous gladiators?