The Roman Gladiator
CTCWeb Editors

Because of the movie "Gladiator," CTCWeb's editors thought you might want to learn more about gladiators and gladiatorial combat. Below you will find links to historical information that we collected about the history, origins, and daily lives of gladiators.

• History & Origins
• Who were the Gladiators?
• Gladiator Training & Combat
• Public Perception of Gladiators
• The Venatio: Hunting Animals
• Female Gladiators
• Return of the Gladiator
• The Movie "Gladiator" in Historical Perspective