Movie Description

History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators

(2001)

Overview

Though their ranks largely included slaves and prisoners of war, the gladiators of ancient Rome enthralled the masses, and the most successful fighters in the game were treated as superstars, as this thorough documentary reveals. Historians and scholars recount the amazing stories of these larger-than-life warriors -- who included women, senators and even an emperor -- in this episode of the History Channel series "History's Mysteries."

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Original TitleHistory's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2001-05-01

Original Language

Runtime 00h 45m

Production CompaniesMPH Entertainment Productions

Genres

  • Documentary
  • History
  • Mystery