Their insurrection came to be known as the Third Servile War, or the Gladiators’ War. Leading his army of runaway slaves, which has been estimated to have reached 100,000 men, Spartacus defeated ...

As the contests became more organized, gladiators became more specialized. There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore ...

Spartacus originally screened for four seasons on Starz between 2010 to 2013, telling the tale of the eponymous gladiator who led a slave uprising against the Roman Empire.