GLADIATOR HOLLYWOODVS.

HISTORY

Slaves were traded in the same locations as animals and other goods• HISTORY • Slaves were

considered property just like everyone else

• One of the major reasons why Europeans looked to African markets for slavery

Maggots were applied to wounds to help in the healing process

• HISTORY • Maggots eat dead flesh

• Some areas still practice the use of maggots as a natural healing method

Marcus Aurelius did not name his son, Commodus, as his successor

• HOLLYWOOD • Not only was Commodus named the successor, he was made a co-Emperor in 177– Three years before

Marcus Aurelius’ death

Marcus Aurelius was killed by Commodus

• HOLLYWOOD • Marcus Aurelius died of some type of disease– Likely a plague– He did die soon after a

battle in Germania though

Animals were incorporated into the Gladiatorial Fights

• HISTORY • Types of matches included– Animal vs. Animal– Animal vs. Human– Animal Eating Human

Commodus the Emperor

According to the movie...• Commodus trained to be a

fighter• He wanted to kill Maximus

in the Colosseum like a Gladiator

• Maximus kills Commodus in the Colosseum

In reality…• Commodus fought as a

Gladiator, privately and publically

• His victories were likely against restrained animals and unarmed humans

• He demanded to be paid lots of money for his fights

• He died from strangulation in his bathroom by his wrestling partner (assassination)

Decimus Aelius Maximus Meridius

• Not real…in any way• Commodus had a

senator named Maximus executed.

• Slight resemblance to man named Pompeianus but he wasn’t a gladiator or supreme General