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Rare 2,000-year-old Roman souvenir highlights ‘celebrity cult’ of the empire. See it
The knife handle cast from copper alloy depicts a “strong muscular” gladiator armed with a helmet and shield ... “The secutor figurine is left-handed which would have been considered ...
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Ancient Roman Gladiators Were Huge Celebrities Who Even Had Their Own Merch
the type of gladiator displayed on the knife is a secutor, or a large warrior who wore heavy armor, had his face covered in a helmet and carried large weapons. The figurine is also left-handed ...
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Rare 2,000-year-old knife handle found at Hadrian’s Wall offers glimpse into gladiator life
The secutor gladiator depicted on the knife handle wears a helmet, holds a big shield and has his left hand out, which would have been holding a sword. This suggests he was left-handed – a trait ...