Gladiators' Sex Lives
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
Gladiators: Wealth, Fame, and Masculinity
This chapter examines the duality of gladiators in ancient Rome, highlighting their ability to amass wealth despite being enslaved. It focuses on Spiculus, his rise to social celebrity, and the cultural myths surrounding gladiators, including their sexual allure and societal perceptions of masculinity.
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