This in itself is not surprising, but Grossschmidt
The production of shows in the cities of the Roman Empire: A study of the Latin epigraphic evidence
There are several hundreds of Latin inscriptions which record the production of games (in the sense of “Shows” or “Spectacles”) outside Rome by local magistrates, priests and private benefactors. This material is the subject of this dissertation
Animal spectacula of the Roman Empire
Although gladiatorial spectacles in ancient Rome have been the subject of a great deal of recent scholarly literature, comparatively little attention has been paid to the contemporary animal spectacles…
A Matter of Life and Death: Gladiatorial Games, Sacrificial Ritual and Literary Allusion
Roman gladiatorial games had significance far beyond that of mere spectacle and were more than savage and brutal entertainment for depraved emperors and bloodthirsty crowds
Female Gladiators of the Ancient Roman World
In September of 2000, the Museum of London announced a surprising archaeological discovery that garnered world-wide media attention and subsequently sparked intense debate within the academic community.
War in the Amphitheatre
The gladiatorial games are intrinsically linked to our perception of Roman history and culture as they are a microcosm of Roman society.
Exchanging Gladiators for an Aqueduct at Aphrodisias
A letter of Hadrian to the magistrates, council, and people of Aphrodisias (SEG 50.1096) has been interpreted as evidence that nominees for the high priesthood became reluctant to assume the office, when the traditional liturgy of sponsoring gladiatorial shows was replaced by a financial contribution towards the building of an aqueduct.
The presentation of gladiatorial spectacles in the Greek East
Once believed by many to offer the historian little of value beyond a horrifying, if titillating, glimpse into the Roman psyche, gladiatorial combat is now appreciated as an important expression of Roman cultural priorities.