gladiator

                 Gladiators were usually either slaves, criminals, or prisoners of war.  Some might even be free men who joined for the adventure and/or fame.  New gladiators were called novicius.  They were brought to the training school (ludus).  The owner was called the lanista.  He had to determine what category the Read more…

                How you died was important to gladiators.  Part of the training at the gladiator school was how to die appropriately.  If you lost, you needed to make eye contact with the victor and offer your neck.  You put two fingers in the air in the direction of the editor Read more…