Roman gladiators are some of the most iconic characters in history and have defined how we think of entertainment in ancient Rome. Their portrayal in films and. A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and. In ancient Rome, gladiators fought, often to the death, to entertain crowds of spectators. Gladiators were trained in ludi ([sg. ludus]) to fight well in circuses (or. Gladiators of Rome (Italian: Gladiatori di Roma), also known as Not Born to Be Gladiators and referred to in marketing as Gladiators of Rome 3D, is a 2012 Italian. Ancient Roman Recreation & Sports. Gladiators. Gladiators (Latin gladiatores) were professional fighters in ancient Rome who fought against each other, wild animals. The Romans loved bloody sports. The Romans referred to these sports or contests as the games. Games were held in the sports stadiums that were built all over the. Excellent gladiator action from FIRE OVER ROME starring Lang Jeffries I like this scene. Gladiators are always cool. ----- Peplum blog : . Gladiators were the athletic superstars of Ancient Rome. Their battles in the arena drew thousands of fans, often including the most important men of the day. Rainbow CGI Studio (2014), Paramount Home Entertainment (February 17th, 2015), 1 DVD, 94 minutes, No Supplements, 2.39:1 Ratio, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG. Like chariot racing, contests of gladiators probably originated as funeral games; these contests were much less ancient than races.