Gladiators: Warriors of the Ancient World

75 BCE, Spartacus, a soldier enslaved by Rome and forced into gladiatorial combat leads fellow gladiators in a daring escape. Disaffected slaves join...

Spiculus, Nero’s favourite gladiator, becomes a superstar in Rome’s brutal arenas. Rewarded with wealth and privilege, he fights for glory as Nero use...

A Roman citizen Marcus Attilius chooses to become a gladiator to clear his debts. He wins fame and admiration, becoming a people’s hero. His rise occu...

In 80 CE, Rome unveils the Colosseum with 100 days of games hosted by Emperor Titus. The spectacles include mock sea battles, gladiator combat, and sa...

Emperor Commodus shocks Rome by casting aside tradition and becoming a gladiator. Over 14 days of extravagant games, he slays wild beasts, spars with...

In the later Roman Empire it was gladiators and emperors alike frequently came from overseas. Emperor Septimius Severus was born in Africa and his wif...