“Roman society built complex and very recognizable ... NY Emperor Marcus Aurelius decreed gladiator swords be blunted to reduce fatalities. Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY Antimo Mangione ...

and the Samnites had a sword, an oblong shield and a helmet with a visor. Finally, the Bestiarii fought wild animals. The games were so popular that successful gladiators could become extremely ...

The crowds weren’t just offered sword-fighting ... is a bit weird. As the Roman Empire adopted Christianity, the popularity of gladiators decreased. You can’t really “love thy neighbor ...

Archaeologists in Naples, Italy, have shed new light on the lives of Roman gladiators after discovering a tomb for one of these ancient warriors that lay hidden for 2,000 years. The findings offer ...

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JULIA: I just found this fragment of rusty metal. It doesn’t look like much but this was once a sword. A sword known as…the gladius! The gladius was part of the Roman soldier’s equipment ...

Researchers identified the burial spot at the dig site (pictured) as a gladiator tomb thanks to a ... the role and memory of these fighters in Roman society,” per a translated statement by ...