Though technically not a weapon per se, a shield was indispensable and used by most gladiator types. Though primarily used for defense, to block and redirect incoming blows, shields could also be ...

There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore helmets decorated with fish, while the Thracians carried just a shield and ...

Now gladiators were identified by the sorts of armour and weapon they carried. Murmillos brandished a sword, a shield, leg protectors and a long, grilled helmet. Secutors wore a huge helmet ...

He carried a long, straight sword and a large shield that could weigh between 13 and 25 pounds. Murmillos were pitted against faster moving gladiator types, such as the thraex. Thraex took their ...