gladiator history & times

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“ Gladiators still strike a chord today because they were the ultimate warriors. Not only were their skills as fighters without parallel, they were also known as ‘netters of women at night’ – a heady combination.” The film also explores the building of the Colosseum and reveals the beauty and ambition of its design.With corridors and staircases leading from 76 public entrances to convey 55,000 spectators to their seats in minutes, the Colosseum also had a maze of subterranean passages and chambers which kept gladiators and wild animals in readiness below. Platforms raised by pulleys to concealed trap doors in the arena floor provided additional excitement.