PPT-Gladiators

By Doug Rives History of Gladiators First recorded Fight was at Forum Boarium 264 BC Two sons of Brutus Pera arranged fights to honor Fathers death History of Gladiators Cont Originators thought to be Etruscans according to . C 1988 Lamphithtre romain Essai sur la thorisation de sa forme et des fonctions 2 vols Paris Wiedemann T 1992 Emperors and Gladiators London The spread of gladiatorial games throughout the empire The development of amphitheatres and similar structur Facts about Gladiators. Roman gladiators were trained in mortal . combat,. a . form of . public entertainment . in ancient Rome. .. Roman . gladiators were usually convicted. criminals, slaves, or prisoners of war. Becca. . Postoll. History . Rome was established April 21, 753 BC. The first known gladiatorial combat took place at a funeral of . Junius. Brutus . Gladiatorial Combat was taken from the Etruscans. Gladiators & Games. Etruscans. Funeral “games” . 216 BC – first Roman ones – 3 days of games. Often during military campaigns or wars to raise morale. Eventually accompanied by a feast. “Given” by everyone from local politicians to the emperor. 264 B.C. – 404 A.D.. Origin of Gladiator Matches. Originated as tributes paid to dead ancestors. Connected to . funerals. First Gladiators. First gladiator match in 264 B.C.. Staged by . Marcus . and . A Gladiator’s Life. Types of Gladiators. Circus Maximus and The Colosseum. A Gladiator’s Life. As Rome expands it comes into conflict with other cultures which leads to armed conflict. Majority of those that become gladiators are because of conquest. Roman Family Life. Rome during the time of its expansion was essentially run by a few powerful and rich families. . The network was not completely closed to outsiders, but it certainly safeguarded the privileges and wealth of Rome’s illustrious families like the . C. rowe. In Gladiator. Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Russell Crowe in Gladiator the movie was inspired casting. Russell Crowe in Gladiator played the part of . Maximus. . Decimus. . Meridius. and was praised for "Crowe's steely, soulful performance". Russell Crowe was consumed by his role and the movie, which was directed by Ridley Scott, and contributed to the screenplay on many occasions. Russell Crowe received the coveted Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the 73rd Academy Awards.. Hetaira. (. i. ) . . Porne. . Symposium. Pornoboscos. /. Pornoboscus. Rome:. Atellan Farce. . . Mime (masked and unmasked). Infamis/. infamia. . Dediticii. . Charioteers Gladiators Venatores. gladiators . with . summa . rudis. . (. Zliten. . mosaic . from Leptis Magna, Libya . c. 2nd century . CE) . Roman Colosseum. Amphitheatre, Arles, France . Amphitheatre, . Lucera. , Italy. Samnite (on right) . Year 5/6 challenge 2017. Aims. To provide opportunities for sustained reading. To broaden the range of children’s reading by introducing them to some of the most interesting writers, beyond the obvious popular choices. 2017-18 . Year 6 Challenge. Readinggladiators.co.uk. gladiators@justimaginestorycentre.co.uk. @. RGladiators. Nikki Gamble. I’ve booked Reading Gladiators – what next?. 18 July – introductory webinar links sent to registered schools. Year 2 Challenge. Readinggladiators.co.uk. gladiators@justimaginestorycentre.co.uk. @. RGladiators. Sam . Keeley. I’ve booked Reading Gladiators – what next?. 18 July – introductory webinar links sent to registered schools. . Postoll. History . Rome was established April 21, 753 BC. The first known gladiatorial combat took place at a funeral of . Junius. Brutus . Gladiatorial Combat was taken from the Etruscans. At . first, .