1. GLADIATOR
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2. Slaves were traded in the same locations as animals and other goods
HISTORY
Slaves were considered property just like everyone else
One of the major reasons why Europeans looked to African markets for slavery

3. Maggots were applied to wounds to help in the healing process
HISTORY
Maggots eat dead flesh
Some areas still practice the use of maggots as a natural healing method

4. Marcus Aurelius did not name his son, Commodus, as his successor
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Not only was Commodus named the successor, he was made a co-Emperor in 177
Three years before Marcus Aurelius’ death

5. Marcus Aurelius was killed by Commodus
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Marcus Aurelius died of some type of disease
Likely a plague
He did die soon after a battle in Germania though

6. Animals were incorporated into the Gladiatorial Fights
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Types of matches included
Animal vs. Animal
Animal vs. Human
Animal Eating Human

7. Commodus the Emperor THE GLADIATOR According to the movie...
Commodus trained to be a fighter
He wanted to kill Maximus in the Colosseum like a Gladiator
Maximus kills Commodus in the Colosseum
In reality…
Commodus fought as a Gladiator, privately and publically
His victories were likely against restrained animals and unarmed humans
He demanded to be paid lots of money for his fights
He died from strangulation in his bathroom by his wrestling partner (assassination)

8. Decimus Aelius Maximus Meridius
Not real…in any way
Commodus had a senator named Maximus executed.
Slight resemblance to man named Pompeianus but he wasn’t a gladiator or supreme General