Frankly, successful Roman gladiators (those who survived trip after trip into the arena) were like pop-stars today. The people adored them, and so, not unlike today, picture of them were put up EVERYWHERE!
Ancient Rome.
They did not "always" have gladiator fights in ancient Rome. The gladiator bouts were reserved for special occasions or celebrations. They were a part of ancient Roman culture which, according to some sources, affirmed Rome's conquest of man and beast.
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The word 'gladiator' is Latin for 'swordsman.' It comes from the root word ' gladius' meaning 'sword.' Gladiator fights were a form of entertainment in Ancient Rome.
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In ancient Rome the men who fought were either the military or the gladiators.
The 'thumbs down gesture' in Ancient Rome was used in the gladiator ring during a fight. It was used to mean to kill the gladiator that was losing the fight.
It is not known. Ancient writers did not mention costs.