Gladiators: Back from the Dead
Up to one million gladiators are thought to have died in arenas across the Roman Empire. And, although fascination with gladiators has been high, the details of their lives and deaths remain fragmentary. Now, with the discovery of an ancient Roman burial site containing 80 skeletons thought to be gladiator warriors, National Geographic recreates the world of the Roman arena and how six gladiators lived, fought and died.
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Gladiators: Back from the Dead
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 14, 2010
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
80%
Original Title
Gladiators: Back from the Dead
Production Companies
October Films
Director
Jeremy Turner
Description
Up to one million gladiators are thought to have died in arenas across the Roman Empire. And, although fascination with gladiators has been high, the details of their lives and deaths remain fragmentary. Now, with the discovery of an ancient Roman burial site containing 80 skeletons thought to be gladiator warriors, National Geographic recreates the world of the Roman arena and how six gladiators lived, fought and died.