As the contests became more organized, gladiators became more specialized. There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore ...

Gladiators came from many different backgrounds ... There were around 20 types of gladiator. Historians have gleaned these from various sources, such as literary descriptions or graffiti.

Despite the fame and notoriety attached to gladiators, they were still considered to be lowly types, and Roman citizens of good standing wouldn’t want their sons or daughters becoming one.

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The types of shield used by gladiators included the scutum, an oblong shield made from layers of wood glued together and covered in leather, or smaller square shields used by the Thraex ...