The standard gladiatorial combat was not two people with same weapons and armour ... By the first century, gladiators were in such high demand that even Roman citizens began volunteering to ...

Dress a gladiator for battle in the Roman arena of death. Your choice of weapons and armour will decide whether or not he is victorious. Will the emperor grant your gladiator his freedom ...

gladiators were provided with armor and had skills in battle. By the first century B.C., the munus had become a political tool used to win the favor of the people. Roman dignitaries would stage ...