Gladiators From 2006, we have re-equipped some of our members as first century gladiators. Like all of our activities, we have tried to be as accurate as possible with the equipment, spectacle and actual combat. There are plenty of primary evidence for gladiator equipment with some excellent research by the likes of Junkelmann. The match of the secutor and the Retiarius is the most exciting one. We also have some of the equites class (alas without the horses), one of the lesser known types. Here we see the classic pairing of the murmillo and the Threax. A hoplomachus uses a small round shield, together with a spear. Note the padding running up the legs and the high greaves. We can provide an entire event based around gladators, including a training school for children, medical displays, food and factual talks and demonstrations.