Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization ... public spectacles. The games took place in amphitheaters. Gladiators would be sent ...

Spartacus Blood Arena is a stand-alone game with a foundation of historical accuracy, unlike other gladiator-themed games that are connected to the Spartacus television series. The game, which was ...

The Colchester Vase depicts a real battle between a secutor and retiarius gladiator ... part in the games". A key exhibit is the Colchester Vase from AD175, discovered in a Roman-era grave in ...

After almost 25 years, Gladiator 2 finally premiered in theaters ... Maximus (Russell Crowe), who is taken prisoner after the Roman Empire invades Carthage and--just like his father--is trained ...

The strangest volunteer gladiator was a Roman Emperor. His name was Emperor ... The main reason was more the expense of the games than any ethical reservations. The Emperor Constantine passed ...