Gladiator Games
- Roman Galdiators From History for Kids.
- Circus Maximus From History for Kids.
- 10 Famous Gladiators from Ancient Rome 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.
- Arena: Gladiatorial Games The first recorded gladiatorial combat in Rome occurred when three pairs of gladiators fought to the death during the funeral of Junius Brutus in 264 BCE, though others may have been held earlier.
- Gladiators Successful gladiators were the movie stars of the first century – so famous that free men queued to take their chances in the arena. Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization.
- Murderous Games: Gladiatorial Contests Gladiatorial shows in Ancient Rome turned war into a game, preserved an atmosphere of violence in time of peace, and functioned as a political theatre which allowed confrontation between rulers and ruled.
- The Circus: Roman Chariot Racing Possibly the oldest spectacular sport in Rome, chariot racing dates back at least to the sixth century BCE.
- Gladiators, 50 AD The spectacle of gladiatorial combat was initiated by wealthy Romans over 250 years before the birth of Christ as a part of the ceremonies held to honor their deceased relatives. Later, these games became separate events sponsored by Rome's leading citizens in order to enhance their prestige.
- Gladiators: Heroes of the Roman Amphitheatre Today, the idea of gladiators fighting to the death, and of an amphitheatre where this could take place watched by an enthusiastic audience, epitomises the depths to which the Roman Empire was capable of sinking.
- Roman games, chariot races & spectacle Roman people loved it was spectacle and the opportunity of escapism offered by weird and wonderful public shows which assaulted the senses and ratcheted up the emotions.
- Roman Gladiator A Roman gladiator was an ancient professional fighter who usually specialised with particular weapons and types of armour. They fought before the public in hugely popular organised games held in large purpose-built arenas throughout the Roman Empire from 105 BCE to 404 CE (official contests).
Gladiators by
Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of gladiators, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Gladiators were grand entertainers during the Roman Empire; while onlookers enjoyed and cheered them, they were actually low members in society.
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2013
Gladiators by
The snarls of beasts, the clash of steel, the cries of the victims, and the roar of the crowd--these are the gladiator games of ancient Rome. The heroes of these spectacles were the gladiators, who were idolized like today's pop stars. This exciting book reveals the sometimes surprising facts about how these fierce combatants lived--and if they could not--how they tried to "die well."
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2016
Gladiators by
Imagine thousands of people cheering as you are forced to kill or be killed. This was the situation that faced gladiators in ancient Rome. The Roman army captured enemy soldiers and turned them into well trained warriors forced to play a deadly game. Get all the details on the training, weapons, and skills that these brave fighters brought to the arenas.
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2013
Gladiators by
Gladiators were mostly slaves and ex-soldiers, but some actually volunteered to fight for ancient Rome's entertainment. Gladiators went to special schools to acquire the skills needed to best opponents and survive to fight another day. This absorbing book gives detailed descriptions of weapons, armor, rules of the arena, and different--often gruesome--gladiatorial events. Roman history comes alive in photographs of the Colosseum and ancient artifacts, as well as in famous paintings and instructive illustrations.
Call Number: Non-Fiction 937 WOOPublication Date: 2013
Gladiators by
Why did Roman gladiators risk their lives, fighting in front of huge crowds of bloodthirsty spectators? Were gladiators trained to perform in these savage spectacles? Did all gladiator fights end in death? Gladiators introduces you to some of the most impressive fighters in history. Packed with figures and statistics, this book reveals the facts about armor, weapons, and fighting styles, and bring history alive with dramatic, photographic recreations. Book jacket.
Call Number: 937 STEPublication Date: 2013
Videos: Gladiators
Guide to Gladiator fight training [Duration: 5 mins]
Learn the training methods and fighting styles employed by the brutal fighters in their struggle to survive in the arena. Interesting and funny short video from BBC history show 'Gladiators: The Brutal Truth', (5 minutes).
SOURCE: BBC History. (2008, January 1). Guide to Gladiator fight training [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/JIWy9Wg7RfY
From Slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus [Duration: 5:15 mins]
Spartacus was a slave -- one of millions taken from territories conquered by Rome to work the mines, till the fields or fight for a crowd’s entertainment. Imprisoned for deserting the Roman Army, he and other slaves fought their way free and started a rebellion. How did a slave become synonymous with freedom and courage?
SOURCE: Radford, F. TedEd. (2018, December 18). From Slave to rebel gladiator: The life of Spartacus [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/8l1NyR6UvxU
- Spartacus, Gladiator & Slave. Sparticus is a famous gladiator!
Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death
- The Colosseum From History for Kids.
- The Colosseum The definition of a coliseum is any large sports stadium. The Colosseum was the name of the oval coliseum or amphitheater in the center of the city of ancient Rome.
- The Colosseum: Emblem of Rome Inside the Colosseum, behind those serried ranks of arches and columns, Romans for centuries cold-bloodedly killed literally thousands of people whom they saw as criminals, as well as professional fighters and animals.
- Animation: The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.
Arts and Culture in the Ancient World by
This amazing book provides a snapshot of the arts and cultures across various ancient civilizations. Read about* Egypt's pyramids, temples, royal tombs, and palaces;* Chinese games and pastimes;* Rome's sports arenas--the Colosseum and Circus Maximus.
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2011
Colosseum by
The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, was built thousands of years ago, but still stands today. Young readers will learn about who built it, when it was built, and why it was built. This title is complete with impressive historical and current photographs and images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2017
Engineering the Colosseum by
The Colosseum, the greatest arena of the ancient Roman world, still stands in Rome, Italy, nearly 2,000 years after its construction. Engineering the Colosseum studies how ancient designers put the structure together, what kinds of events were held there, and how modern conservationists are protecting and restoring the building today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Call Number: eBOOK (EBSCO)Publication Date: 2017
The Roman Colosseum by
The world's greatest structures were all built through some combination of human ingenuity, perseverance, vision, will power and, in many cases, physical might. History's Great Structures examines the practical, technological, and political challenges encountered by the designers and builders; how these structures were used by the people of the time; and what has become of them today.
Call Number: Non-Fiction 945.63 WOOPublication Date: 2013
The Roman Colosseum by
Step back in time to visit one of the most famous buildings from the Roman Empire: the Roman Colosseum. Inside Sotry: The Roman Colosseum will take you through the Colosseum as it was in Roman days.
Call Number: Non-fiction 937 .6 MACPublication Date: 2001
Roman Architecture by
Nigel Rodgers presents an informative and authoritative text with over 250 photographs, maps, diagrams and cross-sections providing a perfect history of Roman architecture.
Call Number: Non-fiction 937 RODPublication Date: 2007
Ancient Roman Sports and Pastimes by
When the ancient Romans weren't working hard creating one of the most powerful civilizations of the world, they were certainly playing hard. Many of their sports and games demonstrated a certain interest in violence as entertainment, such as gladiatorial matches, dramatic chariot races, and awe-inspiring naval battles.
Call Number: 937 BARISBN: 9781615323067Publication Date: 2010
Videos: The Colosseum
Lost Treasures of Rome: Secrets of the Colosseum [Rated PG; Duration: 44:13 mins]
How did the Colosseum come to symbolise the might of Rome? Archaeologists venture into the ruins and unearth long-lost amphitheatres to find clues.
SOURCE: National Geographic (2022), Secrets of the Colosseum, posted on ClickView, https://clickv.ie/w/fzDt
The Colosseum : Rome's Arena of Death
The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an elliptical amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering. Occupying a site just east of the Roman Forum, its construction started in 72 AD under the emperor Vespasian and was completed in 80 AD under Titus, with further modifications being made during Domitian's reign (81--96).
SOURCE: YouTube (2011), Duration 15:00 mins.
Oxford Textbook: Chapter 10 - Public Entertainment, The Colosseum and Gladiators
SOURCE: Conti, L., Easton, M., & Saldais, M. (2022). Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences 7. Oxford.
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