Roman Empire Gladiators and Games

When we talk about Roman Games, the first thing we think about are the Roman Empire Gladiators. But Rome Games were a lot more than gladiators killing each others: there were also beasts killing gladiators.

Seriously, blood was often part of the roman games. Even chariot racing could end up by death.

Learn more about The Theatrical Festivals, Chariot Racing, Gladiatorial Games, The Wild Beast Hunts, Public Executions and Sea Battles.

Type of Gladiators

This section also covers the type of gladiators that were fighting in the colesium. There were gladiators fighting against beasts. There were gladiators fighting with a net to entangle opponent. There were even some gladiators playing with a lasso.

Different gladiators specialized in different weapons. The very good and successfull gladiators would also endorce products like today's athletes.

Bestiarri, Samnites, Secutores and Thraces were the most popular type of roman empire gladiators.

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