Not much information exists about Roman women in the first century ... from ladies’ maids to farm workers, and even gladiators. Wealthy widows, subject to no man’s authority, were independent.

reaching all the way to Hadrian’s Wall at the very edge of the Roman Empire,” she added. Strong and muscular, gladiators had sex appeal and would receive gifts from women, according to McIntosh.

Successful gladiators were the movie stars of the first ... gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization. Given they belonged to such a civilized and sophisticated ...

Roman historian Suetonius records that the emperor Domitian made female gladiators fight at night and by torchlight, while poet Juvenal describes women who decide to fight in unflattering terms.

Pedro Pascal is one of the most charming Hollywood actors of all time. With his genuine and humble personality and witty ...