1They Were the Celebs of their Day

Gladiators were major celebrities of their day. Triumphant gladiators would appear on paintings, walls and sculptures.

Women were particular fans, and saw them as sex symbols. Gladiator blood was believed to have magical powers and some women dipped it into their hair pins. Gladiator sweat was even mixed into perfume – believed to be an aphrodisiac.

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