There were also many different types of gladiators – the Thracian, Samnite, Murmillo, and Retiarius – that were classified based on the weapons they used as well as their fighting techniques.

The ancient Romans are often seen as bringing civilisation to the western world, but they regarded the slaying of gladiators ... the different fighting-styles must have evolved from types of ...

As the contests became more organized, gladiators became more specialized. There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore ...