11 Fascinating Facts About the Roman Gladiators
You would be confused to decide if being a gladiator was a good thing or not
I know the term, ‘Gladiator’ took you back to your favorite hero, Russel Crowe, and his charming enemy Joaquin Phoenix. But, the representation of real-life gladiators in the movie was not even close to reality.
In ancient Rome, arena combat was an ingrained tradition that bridged the worlds of sports, politics, religion, and entertainment. It was also totally nuts. Romans loved the games and gladiators were like rock stars and sports heroes rolled into one. They fought before massive crowds with a variety of weapons. And often under circumstances Well mind-blowingly dangerous booster
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
So join me to know what it was like to be a Roman gladiator. But be ready with a bucket of popcorn and 3D glasses, as you're going to witness the best fights in the history of the Ancient Roman.
1. Gladiatorial Fights Started in Funeral Ceremonies
