Coliseums began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70–72AD Titus Flavius Vespasianus, commonly known as Vespasian (November 17, 9-
The most common type of gladiator was probably the Samnite warrior who was the heaviest armored gladiator.
Il Colosseo Text and pictures by Danielle Deming Hum 2210
