They got beaten or branded with hot metal rods.

Gladiator spectalces or games were organized to provided entertainment. Romans were not like their greek counterparts and enjoyed violence . People made bets on Gladiators for money. They bet that if their Gladiator won, then they'd get more money then what they started with.

Because it gave him access to living bodies with serious injuries - so, as he couldn't do human dissection, he could learn about the insides of the body by looking at these men. Also, according to Galen at least, he made his reputation as doctor for the gladiators, saving lives that other doctors couldn't hope to save.

{| ! Actor ! Character ! Role | Russell Crowe Maximus Decimus Meridius A Hispano-Roman general in Germania, turned slave who seeks revenge against Commodus. He had been under the favour of Marcus Aurelius, and the admiration of Lucilla prior to the events of the film. His home is near Emerita Augusta, nowadays known as Mérida. Joaquin Phoenix Commodus An ambitious, insecure and ruthless young man, Commodus murders his father and also desires his own sister, Lucilla. He becomes the emperor of Rome upon his father's death. Connie Nielsen Lucilla The older child of Marcus Aurelius, Lucilla has been recently widowed. She seems to have had a flirtation with Maximus in the past, but now tries to resist the incestuous lust of her brother while protecting her son, Lucius. Djimon Hounsou Juba A Numidian tribesman who is taken from his home and family by slave traders, who becomes Maximus' close ally during their shared hardships. Oliver Reed Proximo An old and gruff trader who buys Maximus in North Africa. A former gladiator himself, he was freed by Marcus Aurelius, and gives Maximus his own armor and eventually a chance at freedom. Derek Jacobi Senator Gracchus One of the senators who opposed Commodus' leadership, who eventually agrees to aid Maximus in his overthrow of the Emperor. Ralf Moeller Hagen A Germanic and Proximo's chief gladiator. Later befriends Maximus and Juba during their battles in Rome. Spencer Treat Clark Lucius Verus Son of Lucilla. He admires Maximus and incurs the wrath of his uncle, Commodus, by impersonating the gladiator. Lucius is a free-spirit and seems to like his uncle at first until Commodus's true sinister nature comes to the fore. Richard Harris Marcus Aurelius An emperor of Rome who desires a return to Republican government but is murdered by his son Commodus before his wish is fulfilled. Tommy Flanagan Cicero A Roman soldier and Maximus' loyal servant who provides him with information while Maximus is enslaved. Tomas Arana General Quintus Another Roman General and former friend to Maximus. Made commander of the praetorian guards by Commodus, earning his loyalty. John Shrapnel Gaius Another senator who is in close correspondence to Gracchus. David Schofield Senator Falco A Patrician, a senator opposed to Gracchus. Helps Commodus consolidate his power. Sven-Ole Thorsen Tigris of Gaul An undefeated gladiator who is called out of retirement to duel Maximus. David Hemmings Cassius Runs the gladiatorial games in the Colosseum. |}

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Roman gladiators wore heavy armour that was well protected. They wore this so that they did not get hurt badly. They also wore loose armour so they could move freely. When two people fought they wore a mixture of the two.

Most of the gladiators were slaves. Slaves in antiquity were civilian war captives. Therefore, slaves and prisoners were one and the same thing. There were some freemen who volunteered to be gladiators

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This is a question that is open to debate. First of all, the emperor was not always the one who gave the death order, or the win /lose order. The one who controlled things was the Director of the games. If the emperor were present, as a courtesy, he would be named Diretor. Okay, the Director used his thumb. The thumb was supposed to represent a sword and if the thumb were held upward, it meant life or a win, because you put your sword up when the fight is over. No problem there. But when it came to the death or lose order, historians get into verbal gladiatorial combat. Some say that the Director turned his thumb sideways, symbolizing a sword thrust to the heart. Others say that the Director turned his thumb downward, symbolizing a death thrust through the throat. Until they come to a conclusion, we're all free to take our pick of the lose symbol.

Gladiators came from all over the empire and even from Rome itself. Many gladiators were prisoners of war and some were slaves. A freeborn man in Rome could also sell himself to a gladiatorial school.

They would fight animals and do chariot races and used slaves for entertainmen while beating them

A gladiator in ancient Rome used swords of various lengths, shields of various sizes, a trident type spear, a straight spear, a net to entwine an opponent. protective gear such as a helmet and a short dagger.

The first Roman gladiatorial fight was in 264BC in the Middle Roman republic. They were popular throughout the Roman empire. Flavius Honorius decreed an end to the contests in 399AD, and they stopped being actually practiced some time after then. The actual duration of their presence is relatively unknown. Whether or not the games preceded this event, The Campanians, in 310 BC, celebrated their defeating the Samnites in the first Samnite War (343-341 BC) with the aid of Rome by pitching Samnite slaves against one another using armour they had captured during the war. The games became more popular throughout the Republic, and through the Imperial Era. In 399, Honorius tried to end the games by banning gladiatorial schools, thus lowering the quality of the games, and as he most likely hoped, the interest in the games. When the last games occurred is unknown, although in 440 AD, Bishop Salvius released a Pamphlet which directly attacked the games, although Gladiatorial games were not mentioned. (Gladiatorial games were only part of a larger set of games, including the Venatio, games with animals, and the midday execution of condemned criminals.) From this we can only assume that the games had ceased, as at this point Christians were trying to cease the games on a moral basis.

Slaves were forced to become gladiators, and were released if they won enough

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

In Rome itself, the first gladiatorial fights were held as a funeral memorial for the father of Marcus and Decius Brutus. This happened in 246 BC. These were not the Marcus and Decius Brutus who took part in Caesar's death. Although they had the same names, they lived about 200 years previously.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

No. Julius Caesar was a politician.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

Yes, the man called Spartacus was a real gladiator. He fought in the Thracian style.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

The diet of the Roman gladiator was grain based. He was given meat and veggies, but for the most part the grain/bean diet was eaten as this was the type of food that would make him bulk up.

Gladiators had fought in the Roman Colosseum, and in other provinces of significant size. For example, in what is now known as Croatia, there still stands a Roman arena used for gladiatorial combat. Gladiators also fought wild beasts, killed prisoners, and performed other acts of violence witnessed by millions of people over the hundreds of years the Roman Republic and Empire existed.

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

A wooden sword is the "rudis".

The gladiatorial games were the most popular form on entertainment. The spectators valued a good, skilled and fair fight. However, this was about what the Roman valued in these contests, not about more general Roman values. To them it was like a sport.

The Colosseum was inaugurated in 80 AD by emperor Titus. Its construction was started in 70 AD by his father, emperor Vespasian.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.

The roman gladiators slept in the barracks which were part of their school.