He may be a recently out-of-work gladiator. A poor tourism season in the Turkish city caused the Aspendos Gladiator School to close, leaving many Roman historical re-enactors out of a job.

Gladiator reenactors clash in the dust of the 1,900-year-old Roman arena in Arles, France. Photograph by Remi Benali. Brave performances in the arena could transform gladiators into popular heroes ...

Reenactors clash in the dust of the 1,900-year-old Roman arena in Arles, France. Their gladiator contests have helped researchers get a better understanding of this ancient blood sport, which ...

Once Maximus enters the Colosseum, the action intensifies, beginning with the magnificent reenactment of the Battle of Zama. Despite being outmatched, Maximus leads the gladiators to victory.

Gladiator re-enactors clash in the recreated ring. Reiner Riedler / Anzenberger Agency Only a few remnants of the ancient city of Carnumtum remain, including the foundations of two amphitheaters.

Reenacting a Greek myth would have been expected in the arena: gladiators often did so. In the mythical bout, Penthesilea — a gifted Amazonian fighter — strikes the great warrior Achilles dead ...

ROME — It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of the Ridley Scott “Gladiator” sequel.

Love can find you in many places. At work, in a bar - or perhaps when you are dressed as a bloodthirsty gladiator. Re-enactment - getting dressed as civilians and soldiers from the past - is more ...

24 years ago, Russell Crowe became a legend in the arena in Gladiator. Here's why the movie has stood the test of time. ... beginning with the magnificent reenactment of the Battle of Zama.