+Gladiators were fighters in [Ancient Rome](/wiki/Ancient_Rome) who engaged in often deadly [Combat](/wiki/Combat) for public entertainment. Typically slaves, prisoners of war, or condemned criminals, they battled in grand arenas to amuse vast crowds. Their fates were often decided by the will of the audience and emperor.
+## See also
+- [Roman Empire](/wiki/Roman_Empire)
+- [Colosseum](/wiki/Colosseum)
+- [Spectacle](/wiki/Spectacle)