10 things you may not know about roman gladiators
The history channel provides this fun article. History Channel
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Gladiator Paper dolls
Designer Laura Jenkins has prepared a wonderful download for kids to learn about the Gladiators.…
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Parma is a small shield ranging in size from 12 inches to approximately 33 inches.…
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Greaves made of hardened leather or bronze. Greaves protect the leg from ankle to knee,…
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Leather elbow or wrist bands used as decoration and protection.
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The net of the Retiarius. Most often weighted along its edges, the net was used…
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The hasta was a wooden pole most often made of ash and a broad headed…
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A short straight thrusting sword with two edges and a triangular point. It was standard…
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A metal shoulder piece.
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A helmet made of metal. Cassides (plural). See Galea
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