All Gladiator Types Recreated & Explained! (3D Animated Documentary) | Ancient Rome - The Colosseum

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  • See every known type of gladiator in this animated ancient Rome documentary.
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    Every gladiator used unique equipment based on their fighting style. Gladiators used a variety of weapons including swords (sica, gladius), spears, daggers (pugio), nets, tridents and more.
    They also had special armor that complimented their combat strategy. Most gladiators of the Roman colosseum used bronze helmets, protective arm sleeves (manica), and greaves that protected blows to the legs. A shield was also a common defensive tool. Shields included the Roman scutum and the round/rectangular parmula.
    There were many different types of gladiators in ancient Rome, who all competed for their lives. Many went down in history for their fighting success in the arena. Commodus, Flamma and Spartacus were notorious gladiators. They all fought as a specific, specialised class. In this ancient Rome documentary, we look at where these classes of gladiators came from.
    Here is a list of gladiators mentioned in this documentary:
    Intro Animation - 00:00
    The Colosseum - 00:45
    Samnite - 2:07
    Gladius - 3:02
    Scutum - 3:21
    Gallus / Murmillo - 5:02
    Sagittarius - 6:19
    Hoplomachus - 7:26
    Thracians/Thraex - 8:44
    Sica - 9:51
    Retiarius - 10:14
    Retiarius Trident - 11:28
    Pugio - 12:09
    Retiarius Net - 12:30
    Secutor - 14:31
    Crupellarius - 17:47
    Lacquearius - 19:35
    Provocator - 20:50
    Eques / Essadarius - 22:42
    Gladiatrix - 23:39
    Andabatae - 24:43
    Cestus - 25:44
    Dimachaerus - 26:55
    Bestiarius / Venator - 27:51
    Scissor - 28:42
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  • @THECRUELTITAN
    @THECRUELTITAN Před 3 lety +907

    I like how it evolved from: typical gladiator, gladiator lite, gladiator plus, fish guy, trident man, anti-trident man, *crusader*

  • @matissgrislis7466
    @matissgrislis7466 Před 3 lety +835

    Hollywood portrays Roman gladiatorial contests as brutal, unruly duels that ended when one of the combatants killed the other. But in reality, gladiators didn't always fight to the death. These ancient Roman athletes were highly trained professionals who made their living fighting, not dying.

    • @cornkobmansanto17
      @cornkobmansanto17 Před 3 lety +59

      Yea I found a lot of this very sketch. I'm sure the guy puts a lot of time into these and they look neat, but the historical/educational value is debatable. The video game kids like it.

    • @jimmyneutron5679
      @jimmyneutron5679 Před 3 lety +29

      @@cornkobmansanto17 seems pretty alright to me. Just because the graphics arent from the 1990s it dosent mean it aint accurate

    • @jimmyneutron5679
      @jimmyneutron5679 Před 3 lety +8

      @@cornkobmansanto17 eventhough I wouldnt mind a realistic pvp gladiator game with such graphics haha

    • @xXjarhead95xX
      @xXjarhead95xX Před 3 lety +12

      Yes, but remember they were slaves at the end of the day and if the arena demanded blood, they got it

    • @matissgrislis7466
      @matissgrislis7466 Před 3 lety +44

      @@xXjarhead95xX you watched too much of Spartakus TV series.

  • @Randomdudefromtheinternet
    @Randomdudefromtheinternet Před 4 lety +1890

    Would be cool to see a game based on this stuff, a gladiator simulator of sorts.

    • @bernsteiner88
      @bernsteiner88 Před 4 lety +89

      Try playing Colloseum

    • @lenardregencia
      @lenardregencia Před 3 lety +85

      Reminds me of Shadow of Rome and Gladiator Begins.

    • @LiteralmenteUmaMulher
      @LiteralmenteUmaMulher Před 3 lety +77

      this whole thing was very like a video game, with each class being armed and armored with it's own exploitable disavantages

    • @artoriuscasca424
      @artoriuscasca424 Před 3 lety +49

      Gladius is good to for a turn based gladiator game

    • @metalgear0945
      @metalgear0945 Před 3 lety +26

      Colosseum Road to Freedom is a very good choice. The gameplay is fun and learning curve is not that steep. It's also featuring a good amount of weapon class, including dual sword and bare hand/cestus with many abilities and combos. The graphics are okay, since it's a PS2 game. The game is set around the time of Commodus's assassination, and you play as a gladiator that somehow got dragged into the conspiracy. Very fun game, would recommend.

  • @ersturdevant2831
    @ersturdevant2831 Před 3 lety +21

    Sagittarius: the bathroom break gladiators.

  • @iBIONICLE
    @iBIONICLE Před 3 lety +173

    This quality is WAY too good for CZcams. Truly, we have been blessed

  • @gianferrepuse8873
    @gianferrepuse8873 Před 4 lety +682

    I absolutely love this, it's so refreshing to see an animated documentary such as this, this channel definitely deserves more views.

    • @aquilachrysaetos5301
      @aquilachrysaetos5301 Před 3 lety +10

      Yeah! This video was a really nice introduction to the different types of gladiators. It made them come alive.

    • @RaccoonSmuggler
      @RaccoonSmuggler Před 3 lety +2

      I will happily be your 100th like. Congrats!

    • @gianferrepuse8873
      @gianferrepuse8873 Před 3 lety

      @@RaccoonSmuggler :D

    • @wanicki3575
      @wanicki3575 Před 3 lety +3

      The visuals are really nice but he acts like every gladiatorial exhibition was some duel to the death and it’s completely ridiculous/inaccurate

  • @KorokHaze93
    @KorokHaze93 Před rokem +5

    Blindly flailing a sword at another group of guys blindly flailing swords would be absolutely horrifying.😳

  • @stevencoates3382
    @stevencoates3382 Před 3 lety +54

    "As a last resort, Retiarius would slide his hand deep into his loin cloth...and whip out his PUGIO."
    Lol 🤣🤣🤣

  • @0floppe0
    @0floppe0 Před 3 lety +89

    The scary blade the scissor used was specifically meant to cut your way out of a retiarius’ net. The scissor gladiator type was, in fact, introduced in response to the retaiarius

    • @thecocktailian2091
      @thecocktailian2091 Před 2 lety +6

      They were meant to cut armor straps as well. Perhaps to not just make it a specialist type.

    • @ReasonAboveEverything
      @ReasonAboveEverything Před rokem

      It looks like it would be shit at that

    • @hellodarkness5644
      @hellodarkness5644 Před rokem +9

      Yeah but how strong was it vs Grass/Psychic types?

    • @lorsev3840
      @lorsev3840 Před rokem +3

      And the rock gladiator type was introduced in response to the scissor ones. They were weak to the paper glad....I mean to the retairius

    • @TheOnionAnimator
      @TheOnionAnimator Před 9 měsíci

      @@hellodarkness5644 this isn't avatar bro

  • @Kirifuki
    @Kirifuki Před 3 lety +44

    24:02
    That Gladiatrix has some nice legs.

    • @Da_cocobong
      @Da_cocobong Před 3 lety +6

      Brandon Savitski; why did you write this?

    • @Kirifuki
      @Kirifuki Před 3 lety +20

      @@brandonsavitski Especially when she is nice and sweaty after a match.

    • @Saudyization
      @Saudyization Před 3 lety +6

      Right..tone & strong woman.. Wonder woman would prob a good match🗡

    • @thelore-keeper5735
      @thelore-keeper5735 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Kirifuki I like you.

    • @LemonMelonShork
      @LemonMelonShork Před 3 lety +2

      *leg jealousy intensifies*

  • @shable1436
    @shable1436 Před 4 lety +253

    My lord this is spectacular, the history, the narration, and your animation skills are superb, i kept waiting for you to make mock battles with their own moves like a game or cgi movie. Two thumbs up!!🖒🖒

    • @georgeplagianos6487
      @georgeplagianos6487 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah I wish you would have them do some Mock
      Fighting.. not like those video games they go too fast the visualization aren't that Keen or Sharp.. these videos all seem to look the same it's the same designer who does all of these come back scene..But these computer animations would look more interesting if they had these Fighters doing some Arena fighting.. then you could really show how effective Superior or ineffective their weapons are or how outfits protected them or just got in the way or was completely useless in the arena

  • @Agorante
    @Agorante Před 3 lety +57

    As it happens I started a book called "Gladiators" yesterday. I will probably finish it tonight. It's a good book but I've read a lot of Roman history, I knew most of what the book told. This video however has information and a manner of relaying that information that I haven't seen before. Bravo.
    CZcams is becoming important.

    • @russianthotbot6997
      @russianthotbot6997 Před měsícem

      Who is the author of that book?

    • @RanikBasa
      @RanikBasa Před 29 dny

      youtube has been important since like 2007. I used to watch CZcams videos and play flash games on mofunzone in computer class.

  • @LoneCloudHopper
    @LoneCloudHopper Před 3 lety +103

    I imagine each of these guys coming out like Mike Tyson, fearsome yet focused on performing well to survive.

    • @sorsorsor11
      @sorsorsor11 Před 3 lety +18

      Nah, they never killed each other. Gladiators were celebs, you could literally buy carved puppets of them. If they would die, nobody would buy it. It was a normal sport with occasional deaths, not as deadly as they like to show.

    • @sorsorsor11
      @sorsorsor11 Před 3 lety +15

      @Thor Odinson Of course they did. But I suggest not basing your opinion on a Hollywood movie or on a 10 minute random youtube video. If nothing else read the wikipedia on it it's only 30 pages long.
      You will see where the deaths are coming from, prisoners, traitors, deserters pit against wild animals unarmed, first timers vs veterans and such.
      In terms of actual celebrities, they fought for years as they would not be killed. Why would you kill a golden egg laying chicken? You can sell tickets, merchandise and autograph to the crowds.
      If you are interested read a book like 'The Gladiators: History's Most Deadly Sport' or visit Rome and listen to a 2-3 hour presentation at the Colosseum, all which I did. It's more of a business thing than a glory one which the movies like to push.

    • @georgeplagianos6487
      @georgeplagianos6487 Před 3 lety +1

      Yep and maybe biting each other's ears off when they got no weapons left

    • @kirongolden742
      @kirongolden742 Před 3 lety +4

      Well, yeah. They definitely did kill each other. Just wasn't always killing. Hollywood exaggerated it. The loser would put a finger up, as a sign of surrender. There is a Latin word for it that escapes me. But, don't think that just because they asked for mercy they always got it.
      For the most part, experienced gladiators were an investment. You see these gladiators in their magnificent armor and helmet. The lanistaii, I think I spelled it right, the owner of the ludus or gladiator school did not want their investment to died. Why? Gladiators = Prize Fighters. The people who owned these gladiators earned money off them fighting. And finding another Pericles of Macedonia who had 22 victories with 15 kills you would imagine wouldn't be easy. But it happens.

    • @Bruh-hq1hx
      @Bruh-hq1hx Před 3 lety

      @@georgeplagianos6487 that was against the rules most likely

  • @leevi6678
    @leevi6678 Před 2 lety +16

    I like how all the gladiators are either lightly armored or have barely any armor
    Meanwhile the Crupellarius is just a crusader that can take Jerusalem by himself in a few hours

  • @brandonnaylor2735
    @brandonnaylor2735 Před 4 lety +234

    History Channel has nothing on you...

    • @Ideo7Z
      @Ideo7Z Před 3 lety +18

      History Channel has NOTHING...it's History only in name...

    • @Ideo7Z
      @Ideo7Z Před 3 lety +11

      @Drake Hashimoto As do I. Then they decided to go after the Idiocracy demographic by doing shows starring swamp pickers pawning custom cars to hipster Viking mountain men searching for 👽's and Hitler's gold buried on Oak island.

    • @liammeaney4227
      @liammeaney4227 Před 3 lety

      Honestly the hollow earth ancient lizard civilization channelsnon CZcams are better then the history channel at this point. Still great work on this guys part

  • @EnglishHonors2
    @EnglishHonors2 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Where did this guy go? His last videos are from 3 years ago, and I miss these intriguing videos where we can see history come to life.

  • @chieckenman4432
    @chieckenman4432 Před 3 lety +10

    12:05
    "As a last resort... a Retiarius would slide his hand deep into his loin cloth and whip out-"
    Wait what? what the fu-
    "His pugio dagger"
    oh

  • @Sluwaard
    @Sluwaard Před 4 lety +257

    I had no clue crupellarii were a thing, looks like a crusader-legionnaire hybrid haha

    • @JayzsMr
      @JayzsMr Před 3 lety +12

      It just shows that technology didn't really progress until very recently. The medieval Knight armour was nothing new but just impracticable in a much larger ancient battlefield

    • @aiden2358
      @aiden2358 Před 3 lety +30

      Jaza what do you mean impracticable it was also very new. They had new styles to make the armor out of more layers of armor and it could protect a lot more and on a large battlefield armor is very important especially when just about the only thing you need to worry about would be a heavy blunt weapon or someone very skilled. The ability to make weapons and armor changed a lot from the time of Rome to the late medieval period. And if you think armor is heavy you would be correct but since it’s covering your entire body you are still able to move effectively. Especially during the high point of its use.

    • @bruhknard253
      @bruhknard253 Před 3 lety +1

      Tbh I want to see 2 of them go head to head

    • @jamesevans1890
      @jamesevans1890 Před 3 lety +2

      @@aiden2358 They have found segmented armour with multiple plates for added thickness and indications Roman plate may have been rolled. The clibinarii were supposedly invulnerable to bladed weapons and missiles but the tactic of units of clubmen was used to render them ineffective with blunt blows. This suggests the clibinarii armour may have approached the protection of later medieval knights.

    • @dean529
      @dean529 Před 3 lety +3

      A lot of that armour looks more like that Parthian Cataphract. The helmet however looks like it came straight out of the medieval period. Considering the time period of all of this I wouldn't be surprised if that was part of this get up, especially considering they killed Crassus.

  • @philippschwartzerdt3431
    @philippschwartzerdt3431 Před 3 lety +55

    The Colloseum alone was worth watching this.
    This looks fantastic and the descriptions are great and beautifully made.
    Great work!!!

  • @mikylersmalls8288
    @mikylersmalls8288 Před 3 lety +64

    It’s crazy how there’s YuGiOh cards named after most of these

    • @rabbitrage2991
      @rabbitrage2991 Před 3 lety +2

      You mean gladiator beast murmillo

    • @kaufmanat1
      @kaufmanat1 Před 2 lety +2

      You mean the gladiators were named after yugioh cards. Who'd have thought it was that popular even 2000 years ago!

  • @overshotbloox7944
    @overshotbloox7944 Před 3 lety +12

    "he would reach deep into his loincloth and pull out his pugio" New Historian.

  • @biblein1yearpodcast
    @biblein1yearpodcast Před 4 lety +81

    Fantastic presentation. It's my life-long dream to make cool historical videos like these some day.

  • @eugeniobonello418
    @eugeniobonello418 Před 3 lety +5

    i am obsessed with gladiators. and have seen a ton of media, youtube or otherwise. that being said, this is one of the most generally comprehensive videos put together: this was so much fun. please don’t stop making videos.

  • @WillPorterMusic
    @WillPorterMusic Před 3 lety +18

    I’ve never seen such a comprehensive and in depth telling of all of these combatants. Well done and thanks. Got my thumbs up and subscribed.

  • @josip-anic-333
    @josip-anic-333 Před 4 lety +258

    its ok for stadium to be empty now, its corona

  • @alphastronghold4425
    @alphastronghold4425 Před 3 lety +8

    Wow, this channel has to be the most underrated channel i´ve ever seen, super high quality content, i love it, and keep up the great work!

  • @SECVTOR91
    @SECVTOR91 Před 3 lety +9

    I think the Provocator's helmet looks badass; kinda has this insectoid flair to it in my eyes.

  • @petfiogkakia368
    @petfiogkakia368 Před 3 lety +30

    hoplomachus translates to oplomachos in ancient greece.They were based on the greek hoplites who was a citizen soldier who was reasponsoble for his own armor and equipment

    • @johannesullmann8457
      @johannesullmann8457 Před 3 lety

      No, Greeks just didn´t write the "H" sound. It would be written like Oplomachos, but it would be spoken like Hoplomachos..

  • @abdulbasitdalvi3963
    @abdulbasitdalvi3963 Před 4 lety +3

    You're videos on history are one of the most well made, informative and interesting videos I've ever seen anywhere until now.

  • @sapper1-3g57
    @sapper1-3g57 Před 3 lety +20

    I could only imagine the hours of work that went into this. Great job!

    • @thecocktailian2091
      @thecocktailian2091 Před 2 lety +1

      Right, but in that show, it was the audience who suffered and bled at the horrible spectacle.

  • @tommyfox854
    @tommyfox854 Před rokem +1

    The Crupellarius Gladiator straight up looks like a late medieval knight, that's actually kinda creepy, not gonna lie.

  • @SamohtNox
    @SamohtNox Před 3 lety +44

    Cestus=kestus. It's classical latin! The "c" sound is from medieval latin.
    Same with venator..there is no "v" sound back in the day..v=italian u sound= for english people it sound like "w" sound. Wenator
    Just thought I'd share, not meant to be mean or anything. Seeing you are passionate about it's history I thought you might appreciate the linguistical part of it aswell
    Loved the video. Very detailed and informative 😊

    • @lindgrenland
      @lindgrenland Před 3 lety +4

      Sshhh! Quiet! We try not to mention this, as it officially ruins a lot of names and cool quotes like Cicero and Veni, Vidi, Vici

  • @detrechter5416
    @detrechter5416 Před 4 lety +100

    Wow...just found this channel. As a historian with a weak spot for gladiators I really love this video. Can’t wait for your computer upgrade to see a full Colosseum Or maybe the chariot races at Circus Maximus? 🙃

  • @defender1nation929
    @defender1nation929 Před 3 lety +7

    Spartacus and Gannicus sure didn’t have any issues fighting dimachaerus.

  • @LucasEduardo-jm7nd
    @LucasEduardo-jm7nd Před měsícem

    Stuff like this should be shown at the actual Colosseum, tourists should be able to get quality information like this when visiting.

  • @WhereIsMyHat
    @WhereIsMyHat Před 4 měsíci +1

    Personally, I find the scissor to be the coolest class

  • @andrewtsai1964
    @andrewtsai1964 Před 4 lety +76

    This is a so well-made 3D animation. Very good quality and educational. What kind of 3D software did you use to make this film?

  • @crlpxz
    @crlpxz Před 3 lety +9

    This is some seriously good quality content. Subbed

  • @ash8207
    @ash8207 Před 3 lety +1

    Very entertaining & informative! I really enjoyed everything presented here, the quality was superb.

  • @roballister5269
    @roballister5269 Před 2 lety +1

    10/10 my boy never skips quad day

  • @cancel1913
    @cancel1913 Před 4 lety +3

    This is an unbelievably fascinating and well made video. Thank you so much for the entertainment and education!

  • @emysimo
    @emysimo Před 3 lety +4

    This is of much better quality than any Netflix or Disney+ documentary!!! Please make more, it's so good!

  • @Joe-km5ou
    @Joe-km5ou Před 2 lety +2

    Sure, the colosseum looks huge, but when you see it in person it blows your mind. It’s so big they added elevators

  • @michaelkradenych6408
    @michaelkradenych6408 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely awesome! Attention to detail and the great visuals make it one of the best informative videos I've watched on the Era and subject!

  • @JedediahCyrus
    @JedediahCyrus Před 3 lety +3

    This was fantastic to watch. Thank you for doing so much research into this to provide an amazing entertaining and informative video! As a huge history fan this this was a beauty to watch. Keep it up, my friend.

  • @Jaem-ml4lx
    @Jaem-ml4lx Před 3 lety +4

    The effort you put in this video is impeccable

  • @belleame1062
    @belleame1062 Před 4 lety +2

    your channel deserves more! this is just amazing!

  • @microadam1082
    @microadam1082 Před 3 měsíci

    The provocator probably kept his shield in front, covering his lower body. Which made that small seemingly ineffective piece of armor actually protect him a lot more than you would think

  • @miniprokk5927
    @miniprokk5927 Před 3 lety +6

    I am in no way an expert on this but it seems to me that the Downward curve on the Helmet of the Provocator would let a enemy sword hit glance of to the chest. So they put a bit of armor there where the hit would glance of to.

    • @peterv1318
      @peterv1318 Před 3 lety +2

      That’s what I was thinking. But I don’t understand why they wouldn’t change the Helmet.

  • @arihoyzn2781
    @arihoyzn2781 Před 3 lety +6

    Excellent video! You just got yourself subscriber!!
    A disputed claim by some historians is that the Murmillo was often pitted against the Retiarius, reenacting the struggle between a fisherman and a "sea monster". As you mentioned, mismatched combatants added the entertainment value gladiatorial fights, so anything is possible.
    27:52 the Bestiarius joined the Colosseum's gladiatorial lineup when exotic animals from conquered territories were brought in as part of the entertainment. However, animals have always been part of the gladiatorial games. Back when gladiatorial fights were merely a part of Roman funeral customs, blindfolded combatants would be pitted against dogs.

  • @PaulP580
    @PaulP580 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done mate, this video is brilliant and very much appreciated.
    Keep up the great work.
    Thank you 🙏

  • @Milokitty-en5nb
    @Milokitty-en5nb Před 2 lety +1

    I just came across your videos. Absolutely stunning work. Truly inspiring and informative.

  • @guitoma109
    @guitoma109 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanks for sharing this knowledge and great 3D models

  • @TPhreak
    @TPhreak Před 3 lety +14

    "solid bronze gladiatorial crop-top" LOL

  • @rogerthat10-47
    @rogerthat10-47 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautifully presented, good precise information & entertaining, thanks.

  • @allbriardup6451
    @allbriardup6451 Před 2 měsíci

    This is so beautifully done. Amazing work!

  • @Halfdanr_H
    @Halfdanr_H Před 2 lety +3

    10:06 Sicas are usually quite small, and although the gladiators weren’t using standard battlefield kit, I’d say that looks like a one handed version of the falx.

  • @coldste
    @coldste Před 2 lety +3

    This is a great documentary really informative and helpful, I’m trying to write a story set in Ancient Rome mostly centred around a young gladiatrix and a salve. So this has helped me get the details for her type of fighter to be just right

  • @thefreefox9742
    @thefreefox9742 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing video with ultrarealistic models of gladiators! Love it

  • @johngabana6328
    @johngabana6328 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg this is awesome man! I'm so glad someone like you exist thank you!! So talented!

  • @RenaWells
    @RenaWells Před 4 lety +17

    Dude you have done your research! Amazing! I've been to the Colosseum and it looks exactly like that! Amazing channel. Thank you so much!

  • @pavler1025
    @pavler1025 Před 4 lety +5

    THIS IS SO GOOD!!!

  • @MFDOOMSDAa
    @MFDOOMSDAa Před 3 lety +1

    You may not have many views.I can tell you that the few that are here really appreciate the time and effort you've put into this video.Good job..I liked and subbed.

  • @brazy8427
    @brazy8427 Před 3 lety +1

    Unreal quality, subbed!

  • @humbugswangkerton9972
    @humbugswangkerton9972 Před 3 lety +15

    I'm shocked how he doesn't mention not every gladiator fight was to the death!!!?? maybe for extra drama? In fact more often the loser was spared because gladiators weren't cheap/disposable as some movies might make you think.

  • @annannwi8754
    @annannwi8754 Před 3 lety +20

    I actually really enjoyed this vid. Excellent presentation by Mr Narrator. Very funny

  • @sheboulevard
    @sheboulevard Před 8 měsíci

    your channel is EVERYTHING

  • @Daylon91
    @Daylon91 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow great documentary just great! Better than I expected. I have to rewatch some parts. Again good work mate. Greetings from Canada

  • @TrashDemon6
    @TrashDemon6 Před 4 lety +35

    thank you for making such interesting content!! I can’t stop watching your videos I’m hooked they’re hella interesting 👀

  • @2xwrt281
    @2xwrt281 Před 2 lety +7

    The one greave of the "heavy" gladiator types was worn on the opposite leg to the shield, to protect the "sword leg" and not on the same side with the shield

    • @user-hs5vb6kc9o
      @user-hs5vb6kc9o Před 2 lety +2

      Are you sure? Why, tho? The logical side is the shield side since you put that foot in front of you when covering the rest of the body behind the shield. The only things sticking up and down are your head and your lower leg. That´s why you use a helmet and a greave on that leg. A greave to protect a leg, and an entire side for that matter, that is completely open anyway is pointless.

    • @barryward2128
      @barryward2128 Před 2 lety

      To protect the leg on the non shield side during lunges, stabs, etc same reason why the sword arm has the armor sleeve

    • @user-hs5vb6kc9o
      @user-hs5vb6kc9o Před 2 lety +1

      @@barryward2128 You do realize that you don´t fight from behind a shield like in the movies, right? If you have a huge scutum hindering your moves you fight stabbing and slashing from behind it, not opening yourself in lunges, it ain´t Olympic fencing. The sword arm has an armored sleeve because it is the one part of your body that will probably not be behind the shield a shield, that had nothing to do with the leg.

    • @barryward2128
      @barryward2128 Před 2 lety

      Right even in the way you are describing it happening you're going to be stabbing forward when you do that you going to end up stepping forward with your weapon arms leg which can then get hit by your opponent which is why you would put a greave on the off shield side

    • @dingliedangliedoodle9261
      @dingliedangliedoodle9261 Před 2 lety

      It's on the forward leg, guess which leg is gonna be standing up front in a stance that has you holding a shield.
      It is meant to protect you in the event an attack got under the shield. Same deal with shoulder and upper arm protection for attacks that get over the shield. Everything you're fronting up for the enemy should be more protected, since you got no choice in mobility there with it always being exposed up front, everything on the half of the shield side should basically be a wall, meanwhile your sword arm and leg stays tucked safely all the way in the back, so you get to time and expose your naked and mobile arm for a swift strike.
      The back leg rarely gets exposed since it's only there for control and stability, so it wouldn't really need any armour, it's not only a redundancy, it would be detrimental to weigh your control leg down when it moves a lot more than your front leg that mainly works as a pivot.
      Early period Hoplites and Roman units geared like this too when metal armour was rare and expensive. One side exposed and endures with armour, one side out of danger and strikes out with mobility.

  • @ChroniclesofMoldyBread
    @ChroniclesofMoldyBread Před 3 lety +1

    this is seriously awesome
    i subbed because this has to be the most interesting historical video ive ever seen...fr wow.

  • @marcomolinero5877
    @marcomolinero5877 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome. Best encyclopedic documentary on gladiators yet.

  • @jorgechamorroguitar
    @jorgechamorroguitar Před 4 lety +7

    This work is amazing. Please make a 3D animation of ancient Rome similar to the ancient Egypt video you made. Please! Thanks!

    • @NewHistoria
      @NewHistoria  Před 4 lety +2

      For sure! Next video is ancient Egypt

  • @almightytowerdiveking4636
    @almightytowerdiveking4636 Před 3 lety +35

    The way u started roasting the guy over his chest piece tho 😂😂😂

    • @borismuller86
      @borismuller86 Před 3 lety +4

      It’s a pity he didn’t refer to the massive shield the guy was carrying, and just focused on his metal bib.

    • @thedislikebutton3425
      @thedislikebutton3425 Před 3 lety +2

      I think his breastplate is cool.

  • @6905lol
    @6905lol Před 3 lety

    Enjoyed every second, mate. Keep up the good work!

  • @XXLEE211XX
    @XXLEE211XX Před 3 lety

    Awesome video, subbed, and enjoyed immensely. Can't wait for more.

  • @MrMase12
    @MrMase12 Před 2 lety +6

    The passion this man has and his teaching skills are great. Thank you!

  • @oliverchristophergomez4642

    This is stupidly good quality. Great job man subbed

  • @michaelbrogan7537
    @michaelbrogan7537 Před rokem

    Outstanding video! Everything is exceptional!

  • @theflammiferofwesternesse6122

    Going to go re-re-re-watch the first season of Spartucus now. Thanks bra.

    • @georgeplagianos6487
      @georgeplagianos6487 Před 3 lety

      I just got a Roman helmet Gladiators helmet Made in India for $135 man the heavy and they're super big I wish I could have made something lighter maybe out of aluminum not so huge the whole thing was about 18 in high and 18in wide for this sector helmet.. too bad I'm not built to fit that helmet but it sure looks out on me

  • @fortnex9972
    @fortnex9972 Před 3 lety +5

    Great job with the images. Tank you for using the most Latin pronunciation possible instead of an english one

  • @iGuttsi
    @iGuttsi Před 3 lety

    I know you only have a few vids but this channel is criminally undersubbed, your content is so good

  • @victorvega951
    @victorvega951 Před rokem

    This is very detailed good job!

  • @mhadimoh
    @mhadimoh Před 4 lety +8

    WOW this is so amazing.
    I'm glad that i've found this channel, i'm from Morocco by the way.
    More videos please and Keep Going

  • @wolvenedvard3049
    @wolvenedvard3049 Před 3 lety +9

    Damn, imagina a game like for honor but with gladiators in the colosseum :D

    • @richardtornblom6399
      @richardtornblom6399 Před 3 lety +3

      Damn that whould be a game i esaly whould pay 60$ for

    • @thembutton2226
      @thembutton2226 Před 3 lety +1

      Gamepass

    • @brandonsavitski
      @brandonsavitski Před 3 lety +5

      I want to play as Gannicus because I want to bang as many bitches and have many wild orgies after my fights whilst getting drunk.

  • @nativist4ever352
    @nativist4ever352 Před 3 lety

    Very well done! Educational, and entertaining! Thank you! Quality workmanship and detailed.

  • @abelrodriguez66
    @abelrodriguez66 Před rokem

    Absolutely great video!! keep I'm coming

  • @karlangeloarcenas7626
    @karlangeloarcenas7626 Před 3 lety +18

    Now I know that sagitarius was a type of gladiator

    • @wesurftexasbrown
      @wesurftexasbrown Před 3 lety +4

      Karl angelo Arcenas the gladiators were named after the constellation though

    • @FIREBRAND38
      @FIREBRAND38 Před 3 lety +2

      @@wesurftexasbrown Sigh. "Sagittarius " means 'Archer' in Latin so the gladiators who used archery were named archers and the constellation, which resembled an archer is named (wait for it) The Archer. Another valuable lesson on why no one should try to learn anything from randos posting horsecrap on CZcams comments section. And that goes for the 5 randos that gave a thumbs up to your nonsense.

    • @drilonbinaj7473
      @drilonbinaj7473 Před 2 lety

      @@FIREBRAND38 sigetarius in albanian mind archer like sika in albanian is thika mind knife sica thika in albanian langue anderstend evrithing like retarius

  • @kevinojea6306
    @kevinojea6306 Před 2 lety +4

    The Saggitarius were not unpopular due to spectators being shot by accident...they were unpopular because they were boring. The gladiatorial spectacle was more akin to today's WWE pay per view matches than it would be to UFC fights. The gladiators were trained to fight with big, dramatic moves and were supposed to drag a fight on and keep it interesting for a long time, all while telling a story through the fight itself. Some historians have even suggested that they choreographed their fights to a certain degree to allow for key moves/moments to play out. Watching some dude shoot someone with a bow and arrow is just lame compared to what the other types of gladiators would do.

  • @navigator8222
    @navigator8222 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video man!

  • @df5295
    @df5295 Před 2 lety

    Great presentation! Loved how you pronounced the gladiator names and of course the added humor!

  • @cameronmoore3886
    @cameronmoore3886 Před 3 lety +3

    Love your work! Really appreciate the graphics aswell! ... however. I think you'll find that the 'movement speed' of these heavier armoured gladiators would not have been as slow as you think! Have you ever seen fully armoured medieval knights full contact sparring? (CZcams) Not slow at all

    • @amoshall3690
      @amoshall3690 Před 3 lety +1

      While you're correct about medievel full plate, armor back then dodnt have the technology that medievel armor did, for instance the crupellarius was wearing extremely heavy armor, and they didn't have a harness like medievel plate armor did so the distribution of weight wasn't very good, and those helmets would have weighed a TON for the amount of metal needed for protection because the quality and type of metal wasn't the same(steel wasnt common) and why the majority of gladiators wore very little armor so they could maintain mobility and because the weight of the metal would have weighed alot from the thicknesses for enough to provide adequate protection

    • @amoshall3690
      @amoshall3690 Před 3 lety +1

      Also i compete in ACS, full plate armored fighting with actual(blunted) weapons, i like my good ole trusty poleaxe and mace lol

  • @boywithcrackers3871
    @boywithcrackers3871 Před 3 lety +3

    Crupellarius : Gladiator that is a crusader plus a villager.

  • @growingmelancholy8374
    @growingmelancholy8374 Před 2 lety

    Great footage. Glad you were able to find the original footage.

  • @2serveand2protect
    @2serveand2protect Před 3 lety

    You did an amazing job anyway - the coulours and the architectural details are beautiful. Thumb up & subscribed.

  • @juancarlossolerlocela3721

    Muy buenas. Me agrado mucho el vídeo. Me interesa mucho la historia de Roma. Este material es de gran utilidad para la difusión de este tipo de aspectos de la historia de Roma. Mi nombre es Juan Carlos Soler y soy de México ( de una población llamada Tlapacoyan, ubicada en el estado de Veracruz) y soy docente de alumnos de secundaria. Muchas gracias por elaborar este vídeo.

  • @joshuatraffanstedt2695
    @joshuatraffanstedt2695 Před 3 lety +14

    They should make a game where you're a roman gladiator. Thatd be awesome.

    • @evanderleusogi1062
      @evanderleusogi1062 Před 3 lety +2

      Shadow of Rome. Was a good game.

    • @thembutton2226
      @thembutton2226 Před 3 lety

      Theres multiple games like that. Lmao

    • @brandonsavitski
      @brandonsavitski Před 3 lety +2

      I want to play as Gannicus because I want to bang as many bitches and have many wild orgies after my fights whilst getting drunk.

    • @brandonsavitski
      @brandonsavitski Před 3 lety +4

      @Thor Odinson and you sound like a do gooder twat

    • @imrgrimmi1659
      @imrgrimmi1659 Před 3 lety +1

      Ryse: Son of Rome multiplayer is what you want

  • @2.0noname41
    @2.0noname41 Před 3 lety +1

    Many thanks for animated gladiators and perfect explaning

  • @kirkmarrie8060
    @kirkmarrie8060 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding presentation!!! Just subscribed.

  • @crusader7659
    @crusader7659 Před 3 lety +4

    I think it goes without saying, the Crupellarius is the coolest