Gladiators exhibit at Rome's Colosseum

migueldiaz · 5th October 2010, 02:58 PM

Was in Italy and I found "Gladiatores" a nice exhibit as its repro weapons and attire were all based on archeological artifacts.

The exhibit was held at the Colosseum in Rome by the way.

In the exhibit write-up, they also mentioned that they even simulated the ergonomics of the repro pieces they made, just to make sure that their reconstruction is sound.

Some sample pics are below. All of the 364 pics I took are here. I took photos of all the displays and write-ups.

migueldiaz · 5th October 2010, 03:04 PM

Below is one more sample pic of the repro weapons. Then the two other pics refer to the real deal, as excavated in Pompeii, etc. As mentioned, more than 300 pics of the exhibit are in the link above.

Emanuel · 5th October 2010, 03:18 PM

Cool exhibit, thanks for the pictures Miguel!
Nice to see examples of the curved sica/falx, one of my favourite blade types. Look a lot like the Indian bank.

Regards,
Emanuel

fernando · 5th October 2010, 03:35 PM

Yes, the sicas are fascinating.
Outstansing pictures, Lorenz ... very professional, i would say.

VANDOO · 5th October 2010, 06:14 PM

THANKS FOR POSTING THESE PICTURES, IT HAS BEEN A VERY PLESANT WAY TO PASS THE MORNING LOOKING AT THEM.

IS THIS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE COLOSSEUM? IF IT IS I WILL MAKE SURE TO SEE IT IF I VISIT ROME.

KuKulzA28 · 5th October 2010, 08:29 PM

The Thracians and Dacians had some very unique weaponry for those times... sica, falx, and rhomphaia... along with the more conventional stuff such as double edged swords and javelins... they, the Celts, the Iberian tribes, and the Numidians and Carthaginians had some pretty cool cultures and weaponry. All conquered (eventually) by Roman legions... but I guess the reason they are known to us now is because they put up such a good fight. Very interestng to see how much of an influence the Greeks had in Mediterranean warfare... Roman formations were often a type of hoptile phalanx (versus the Macedonian kind), until they adopted the Hastatii, Principles, and Triarii formations... which was later supplanted by legionnaires. It's interesting that the empire would later take their fiercest enemies and make them roles in the gladiator fights.

thanks for posting this up!

5th October 2010, 02:58 PM	#1
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Gladiators exhibit at Rome's Colosseum Was in Italy and I found "Gladiatores" a nice exhibit as its repro weapons and attire were all based on archeological artifacts. The exhibit was held at the Colosseum in Rome by the way. In the exhibit write-up, they also mentioned that they even simulated the ergonomics of the repro pieces they made, just to make sure that their reconstruction is sound. Some sample pics are below. All of the 364 pics I took are here. I took photos of all the displays and write-ups. Attached Images

5th October 2010, 03:04 PM	#2
migueldiaz Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manila, Phils. Posts: 1,042	Below is one more sample pic of the repro weapons. Then the two other pics refer to the real deal, as excavated in Pompeii, etc. As mentioned, more than 300 pics of the exhibit are in the link above. Attached Images

5th October 2010, 08:29 PM	#6
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	The Thracians and Dacians had some very unique weaponry for those times... sica, falx, and rhomphaia... along with the more conventional stuff such as double edged swords and javelins... they, the Celts, the Iberian tribes, and the Numidians and Carthaginians had some pretty cool cultures and weaponry. All conquered (eventually) by Roman legions... but I guess the reason they are known to us now is because they put up such a good fight. Very interestng to see how much of an influence the Greeks had in Mediterranean warfare... Roman formations were often a type of hoptile phalanx (versus the Macedonian kind), until they adopted the Hastatii, Principles, and Triarii formations... which was later supplanted by legionnaires. It's interesting that the empire would later take their fiercest enemies and make them roles in the gladiator fights. thanks for posting this up! Last edited by KuKulzA28; 5th October 2010 at 08:45 PM.

5th October 2010, 03:18 PM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Cool exhibit, thanks for the pictures Miguel! Nice to see examples of the curved sica/falx, one of my favourite blade types. Look a lot like the Indian bank. Regards, Emanuel

5th October 2010, 03:35 PM	#4
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,669	Yes, the sicas are fascinating. Outstansing pictures, Lorenz ... very professional, i would say.

5th October 2010, 06:14 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THANKS FOR POSTING THESE PICTURES, IT HAS BEEN A VERY PLESANT WAY TO PASS THE MORNING LOOKING AT THEM. IS THIS A PERMANENT EXHIBIT AT THE COLOSSEUM? IF IT IS I WILL MAKE SURE TO SEE IT IF I VISIT ROME.