While being a gladiator was considered a punishment, there were some star fighters who were allowed to retire after surviving several years. Some were given gifts and were followed by groups of ...

In Roman law they were known as Infames ... carrying a spear and a round shield. Thraex gladiators had lighter armour and were more nimble, while a retiarius carried a trident and a fishing ...

There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore helmets decorated with fish, while the Thracians carried just a shield and ...

The handle crafted from copper alloy is intricately cast in the shape of a gladiator, complete with a sword, helmet, and shield - a distinctive and uncommon Roman souvenir in the UK. This ...

The ubiquitous gladiator motifs found on Roman wine cups show that this kind ... Titus was a parmularius (a fan of the "small shield" men), while his brother Domitian preferred the heavier-armed ...

For centuries, the Roman Colosseum has been the stage ... Savor the symphony of swords and shields as seasoned gladiators engage in a thrilling showdown for your benefit. You must study them ...

The secutor gladiator depicted on the knife handle wears a helmet, holds a big shield and has his left hand ... a trait considered unlucky in the Roman world, and therefore could mean the figurine ...