Reflections - Part VIX - The Truth About Gladiators ?
© Copyright Vittorio Carvelli 2017 THE TRUTH ABOUT GLADIATORS ? Gladiators and the events in the arena have for long been the subject of misinterpretation - so what is the truth ? Part VIX of © Copyright Vittorio Carvelli 2017 open images in a new tab to view full size Academics are not always very well paid One way to dramatically increase their income is to either make documentaries for TV or DVD companies – and another way is to publish a ‘startling’ new theory – overturning previously accepted paradigms. Spartacus - TV Series The route to documentary making is the one most favoured by academics in the field of Classical studies, particularly as a result of the new interest in ‘epic’ and 'gladiator' films. The other route is often less lucrative, but more easily open to those who are not so naturally ‘photogenic’. Professional Footballer Such a ‘startling new theory’ regarding 'Ludi' (Games) and gladiators, is one suggested by Professor Steven L Tuck, of the