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The Demented Gladiator Fangirls of the Arena

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The Demented Gladiator Fangirls of the Arena

Julianna December 12, 2025

Women Who Wanted Gladiators to Bleed for Them The women did not arrive demurely. They stormed into...

What Gladiators Really Did The Night Before They Died

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What Gladiators Really Did The Night Before They Died

Julianna December 8, 2025

Everyone is aware of the idea of gladiators fighting in the arena for the pleasure of the...

8 Horrifying Truths About Roman Gladiators That Will Make You Sick

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8 Horrifying Truths About Roman Gladiators That Will Make You Sick

Julianna October 29, 2025

1. Spectators Drank Fresh Gladiator Blood as Medicine Ancient Romans believed that drinking the warm blood straight...

The Ludus Magnus: Training Ground for the Doomed

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The Ludus Magnus: Training Ground for the Doomed

Julianna October 16, 2025

(Historical reconstruction based on documented events) They promised you glory and freedom. What they gave you was...