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The first recorded gladiator bout occurred in Rome. True to the origins of the gladiator battles this bout was in honour of the deceased. In this case, the bout was in honour of Decimus Junius Brutus Scavea, and was considered to be a private rather than public affair.
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The Roman Forum was a stage made for the gladiators to fight on, with wooden seats for the audience to watch.
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The death of the general Titus Quinctius Flaminius led to the munera (the provision of public works and entertainments provided for the benefit of the Roman people by individuals of high status and wealth.) for him and it is reported that 74 gladiators fought in his honour. Flaminus was very popular and it’s though that this event lasted for 3 days, quite the spectacle where the gladiators were essentially the main attraction.
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The attendance also increased tremendously. Pop-up amphitheatres (a circular arena made to watch sporting events) also grew in popularity, so the gladiators fought in there.
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It happens where the consuls (The consuls were the chairmen of the Senate, which served as a board of advisers. They also commanded the Roman army) of Rome, offer the gladiators from Capua in what was partially seen as a training exercise for the Roman military.
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Gladiator fighter, Spartacus lead a slave revolt into southern Italy and won several victories against the roman army.
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Marcus Licinius Crassus kills Spartacus during the slave revolt in southern Italy
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A bunch of Gladiator battles are held in honour Julius Ceaser father who died 20 years previous. These fights were thought to total 320 gladiator battles.
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The Colosseum in officially opened after 15 years of work. It was opened by Titus.
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Roman Emperor Honorius makes gladiator fights against the law