Gladiators
The
Roman Gladiator
Classics
Technology Center. Learn about the history and origins
of these games. Find out about the training, combat,
and daily lives of the gladiators.
Roman
Gladiatorial Games
Created by Roger Dunkle, Brooklyn College Classics
Department. Sections include: Origins, The Gladiator,
Types of Gladiators, The Experience, Amphitheater,
Politics, Culture I, Venatio I, Venatio II, Animals,
Culture II, Capital Punishment, and Bibliography.
BBC
History - Gladiators
By Kathleen Coleman, Harvard College Professor,
and professor of Latin, at Harvard University. Sections
include: Conscripts and volunteers, Rules and Regulations,
Fighting Styles, Barrack Life, Criticism and Popularity,
and Find Out More.
Warrior
Challenge - Gladiators
PBS. WARRIOR CHALLENGE Online is a production of Thirteen/WNET
New York. © 2003 Educational Broadcasting Corporation.
Includes an interactive zone with information about
different types of gladiators.
You
Wouldn't Want to be a Gladiator!
Interactive web book for children giving a humorous
overview of the life of a Roman gladiator. This Web
Book is based on the print publication "You Wouldn't
Want To Be A Roman Gladiator!", produced by The
Salariya Book Company.
Roman
Culture - Gladiators
North Park University World History Chronology
Rome
Project
Links to information about the drama, religion,
maps, philosophy and politics of Rome. This site was
developed by students at the Dalton School in New
York. Sections include: Literature, Military, Political,
General, Philosophy, Drama, Religion, and Maps.
Armamentarivm:
The Beginners' Guide to Roman Military Equipment
Frequently asked questions and a virtual visual
tour of Roman military equipment
Ludi
Romani
A very detailed site about chariot racing, gladiators,
and theater plays. Gives a great coverage on the
many types of entertainment the Romans had. It has
information on the length and process of the chariot
racing, as well as the different plays and play
writers of their time. It also has a calendar of
special dates when these special events occur.
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