Explore the biography of Spartacus from Ancient Rome. Learn about the gladiator who led a slave revolt.

Fiona Radford delves into the life and legend of Spartacus.

Roman Gladiators fighting each other in front of an audience in an arena.

What a terrific site! Many museums are listed, described, and contents revealed.

This illustration shows various types of gladiators, each type with with his specific weapons attributed to him. Gladiators were swordsmen whose profession was to fight for the public amusement. Gladiators are said to have been borrowed...

History for kids provides an overview of ancient Rome's Colosseum, including information about the history, structure, utility and its significance today as a modern icon of Rome's past.