gladiatorial combat

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The origins of gladiatorial combat are unknown, though it was generally agreed by the Romans that it had been a foreign import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"For years our understanding of Roman gladiatorial combat and animal spectacles has relied heavily on historical texts and artistic depictions," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

There is also evidence that both senators and women participated in gladiatorial combat, possibly to ceremonially reenact scenes from myth.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

It hosted chariot races, gladiatorial combat, hunts of wild animals, sporting events, parades and other grand happenings.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2020

I say to myself that it is a gladiatorial combat with an occasional punt thrown in by way of identification.

From The Opinions of a Philosopher by Grant, Robert