ways. This paper will touch on four subjects that have to do with the

Gladiators. The first subject is the history of first and earliest gladiators and

how Gladiatorial fights came to be a part of Roman civilization. The second

area is the type of gladiator, which includes the type of armor, weapons, and

a little history of each type. The third is the way the gladiator lived and

participated in the Roman civilization. The fourth and final is the arenas

they fought in, and what types of enemies they had to face.

The very first recorded gladiatorial fight was at a burial of Junius

Brutus in 264 B.C. His two sons Marcus and Decimus brought back an

ancient custom of having slaves fight at the funeral. In which this sacrifice

would please the Gods. Three slaves were ordered to fig to the death as

many spectators watched. This led to become a large spectator event. As the

years rolled on more and more slave fights at the funerals of Rome's great

leaders appeared. The number of fighters also increased, as well as the

number of viewers. This was thought to be a family name inhancer when

large fights were held at the mans funeral. By t

Rome but the favorite spectacles included wild and exotic animals! Many

time. Most gladiators though were not this lucky. They were slaves or

upwards of a couple of hundred men aboard! Such battles were few but very

such events held for the public. This made him very powerful and wealthy.

provided to them at the arena they lived at. Most got little to eat, only enough

could get a pardon from the emperor, and even marry. Then he could retire,

The ancient ritual that was for the gods was now for the entertainment of

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