Gladiators
Published on Nov 24, 2015
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Training
Most gladiators trained in special schools typically owned by private citizens that eventually was taken over by the city to prevent a private army from attacking Rome. One important thing about their training was learning "how to die." Gladiators were actually taken care of during training having medical help and 3 meals a day. It's like staying at a college on a scholarship, but instead of playing a sport you fought till the death.
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One Type of Gladiator
Paegniarius-The paegniarius did not engage in serious combat with lethal weapons, but was rather an entertainer who performed gruesome fights during breaks. He had neither a helmet or a shield, but wore protective wrappings on his lower legs and head. He might enjoy a long life: an epitaph for a paegniarius named Secundus boasted that he had lived 99 years, 8 months, and 18 days.
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The Colosseum
The Colosseum was very famous in ancient times for hosting gladiator fights. Time has took its toll on this marvel. By some this structure is considered a wonder of the ancient world. Nearly 5,000 years old and having the ability to host a Superbowl it stands strong in Rome.
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