The Rome Run: Gladiators

Jesper Carlsen, associate professor emeritus at the University of Southern Denmark and expert in the history of gladiators, joins me at the Danish Institute in Rome for this special episode of The Rome Run! Todays topic is the history and cultural significance of gladiators in ancient Rome. We'll get answers to some central questions, such as: Who could be a gladiator? What conditions did gladiators live under? What role did these warriors play in the cultural landscape of Rome? Tune in to the full episode now! Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/letsdigdeeperpodcast/ Follow the host: https://www.instagram.com/zee_archaeology New episodes every other Saturday (and apologies for the delay on this one!)