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[planet-gay-comic]

The Deep Bonds and Rebellion of Gladiators in Ancient Rome Insight into the World of Gladiators

In ancient Rome, the life of a gladiator was marked by constant danger, harsh discipline, and a struggle for survival. These fighters, often slaves or prisoners of war, were trained in gladiator schools and lived under extreme conditions, which brought both physical and psychological burdens. In this tense and intense atmosphere, deep emotional bonds often developed among the gladiators. There are indications that these bonds were not only of a camaraderie nature but also had homoerotic or homoromantic elements.

Homoerotic Relationships Among Gladiators Ancient Roman society had a complex and less rigid view of sexuality compared to many modern cultures. Relationships between men were not uncommon and could take on different social roles depending on the context. In the gladiator schools, known as Ludi, the fighters lived and trained in close quarters. This close proximity and constant confrontation with death and injury could foster emotional and physical bonds among the fighters. Literary and artistic sources from that time suggest that such relationships existed and even formed an important part of the social fabric within the gladiator barracks.

The Gladiator Rebellion: The Spartacus Revolt The harsh conditions under which the gladiators lived eventually led to one of the most famous uprisings in antiquity: the Spartacus Revolt. In 73 BC, about 70 gladiators, led by the Thracian fighter Spartacus, rose against their Roman masters. With improvised weapons, they managed to escape from their school in Capua. The uprising quickly grew as many other slaves and oppressed individuals joined them.

Spartacus and his comrades formed a formidable army and raided through Italy. Their fight against the Roman legions was characterized by remarkable tactical skill and unwavering courage. The Roman leadership, initially surprised and overwhelmed, eventually deployed the experienced general Marcus Licinius Crassus to quell the rebellion.

The Decisive Battle and Its Consequences After several battles and skirmishes, Crassus managed to corner the rebels. In the final battle in 71 BC, Spartacus and his followers were decisively defeated. Spartacus himself likely fell in the battle, although his body was never found. As a deterrent, Crassus had about 6,000 captured slaves crucified along the Via Appia from Capua to Rome.

Aftermath and Significance The Spartacus Revolt remains a symbolic example of resistance against oppression and exploitation in the ancient world. It highlights the extreme social inequalities and the brutal conditions under which slaves and gladiators lived. Additionally, it offers a fascinating insight into the complex emotional and social dynamics within the gladiator communities, including the possibility of deep homoerotic bonds.

Thus, the history of the gladiators is not only a story of combat and violence but also a story of courage, loyalty, and deep human relationships that could flourish even under the harshest conditions.

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[joystrotz]

Photographing this bridal editorial for InStyle Magazine under the direction of my dear and talented friend, Velka Suran of LF Weddings was a true highlight for me! ✨Velka is the force that made this dream come true in her hometown of Pula, Istria. And the best news is that we have another exciting project to share very soon so stay tuned! XOXO - Joy💝 . Photographer: Joy Strotz @joystrotz Producer: Velka Suran @lf_weddings For: InStyle Magazine @instyle.eu HMUA: Valentina Stokovac @lebeautymansion & Nina Rabar @ninarabar assisted by Azra Musemic Retouching: WEON @weon_graphicworld Models: @tijaramodelmanagement @ivanacetina5, @valentina_horvat_, @sara.dilber Dress Boutiques: @vjencanice_biba, @vjencanice_angelswedding, @neva.vjencanice, Dress Designers:@pronovias, @pollardi_fashion, MillaNova, @macduggal, Neva Vjencanice Production & Catering: @lf_catering & @arenahotels Transportation: Bel’Istria @belistria Location: Pula Arena @pula.arena, Archaelogical Museum of Istria @arheoloski_muzej_istre Project supported by: Pula Tourism Office @visitistria, @southistria, @croatiafulloflife, @pula_plus, @dwp_congress . . . . . . . . #instyle #instylemagazine #editorial #magazinecover #lfweddings #velkasuran #pula #istria #croatia #romanarena #pulaarena #bridalfashion #dreamdress #dressinsporation #destinationwedding #weddingfashion #photoinspiration #weddinginspiration #beautiful #photoshoot #fashionphotography #photooftheday #losangelesphotographer #parisphotographer #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #commercialphotographer #joystrotz #strotzphotography (at Arena, Pula, Croatia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdBUOZOTaM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[damonkowarsky]

'Arènes de Lutèce' is framed and on its way to a new home in Mansfield. Thank you Prue and Sophie! ⁠⠀ #art #france #arenesdelutece #paris #victorhugo #amphitheatre #romanruins #romanarena #intaglio #printmaking #etching #copperplate #cityscape #aquatint #artinthetimeofcoronavirus (at Raleigh Street Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-pAGhjQRH/?igshid=1t2tpk8q5wlmw

[michael-svetbird]

: • Nota Brevis: While strolling around Lecce’ Centro Storico yesterday, I took few pics of Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce - those interested in Italian historical landmarks pls take a look: Partially excavated Roman Amphitheatre built between the 1-2 AD. said by the appointment of Augustus \ or during Trajan-Hadrian age. @anfiteatroromanolecce Lecce : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecce Anfiteatro Romano : https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anfiteatro_romano_di_Lecce [It] [ The site is not really big but surely curious being surrounded by ‘Lecceze’ Barocco buildings and worth seeing if you are in the area ] . . #lecce #apulia #puglia #grecìasalentina #augustian #hadrianic #romanarchitecture #anfiteatroromanodilecce #anfiteatroromanolecce #romanamphitheater #romanamphitheatre #teatroromano #romantheatre #romanarena #gladiators #historicallandmark #archaeology #antiquity #ancienthistory #ancientarchitecture #archaeologyphotography #excavations #heritage #ancient #travel #michaelsvetbird (at Lecce, Puglia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3UdeqqUeO/?igshid=vmm6kxbkqnr0

[lulsiano]

#coliseu #colosseum #history #patrimonio #roma #italy #itália #romanempire #romanarena #gladiators #arquitetura #arquiteturaromana #architecture #instacool #instatour (em Colosseum - Coliseum - Rome) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9TOkV5DD4U/?igshid=gs30bs342j8u

[travel2unlimited]

Ancient Roman arena in Lecce in Italy #travel2unlimited #travel #traveling #italia #italian #italy #europtrip #roadtrip #unesco #worldheritage #lonelyplanet #wow #worldplaces #travelblogger #baroque #lecce #oldtown #historic #roman #romanarena (at Lecce, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3PY8c-hdAE/?igshid=yd1jxcgny6tc

[hamishsblog]

The blues Arles #2 #arles #provence #blues #romanrains #romanarena #arenaarles #arlesarena #psychogeography #urbanlandscape

[ninaluba]

How big are your Dreams? ° Big enough to Jump Despite your Fears and see what happens? ° Magic, I believe that Magic happens. 💙 ° #ninaluba #dreambig ° #dream #create #achieve #beyondyourcomfortzone #pula #croatia #arena #romanarena #amphitheater #amphitheatre #ancientmonuments #summer #summertime #turquoise #lights (at Amfitheater, Pula) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzYqRsklfxn/?igshid=i44sxumql6t4

[bobcaplan]

The Roman Arena in Arles, France. Still in use today. #arlesfrance #france #romanarena #myvikingstory #vikingcruises https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTDkHygu-M/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11gfw949pz0r

[davidjphotographer]

Roman arena from 1st century BC, Nîmes, France. #iphone7plus #iphoneography #mytrustyiphone #panorama #roman #arena #romanarena #nimes #france #france🇫🇷 #ancientrome (at Nimes Centre)

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[joystrotz]

My first cover for InStyle Magazine!! Time to celebrate!💃🏼🎉 . Photographer: Joy Strotz @joystrotz Producer: Velka Suran @lf_weddings HMUA: Valentina Stokovac @lebeautymansion & Nina Rabar @ninarabar assisted by Azra Musemic Retouching: WEON @weon_graphicworld Models: @tijaramodelmanagement @ivanacetina5 @valentina_horvat_ @sara.dilber Production & Catering: @lf_catering & @arenahotels Transportation: Bel’Istria @belistria Location: Pula Arena @pula.arena, Archaelogical Museum of Istria @arheoloski_muzej_istre Project supported by: Pula Tourism Office @visitistria, @southistria, @croatiafulloflife, @pula_plus, @dwp_congress . . . . . . . . #instyle #instylemagazine #editorial #magazinecover #lfweddings #velkasuran #pula #istria #croatia #romanarena #pulaarena #bridalfashion #dreamdress #dressinsporation #destinationwedding #weddingfashion #photoinspiration #weddinginspiration #beautiful #photoshoot #fashionphotography #photooftheday #losangelesphotographer #parisphotographer #fashionphotography #fashionphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #commercialphotographer #joystrotz #strotzphotography (at Pula Arena) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpTP3F6vzC2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cheap-flights-search]

The Pula Arena is the name of the amphitheatre located in Pula, Croatia. The Arena is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. It was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World. A rare example among the 200 Roman surviving amphitheatres, it is also the best preserved ancient monument in Croatia.  #croatiafulloflife #croatia #croatian #croatia_photography #awesomepix #iamatraveler #europe #ig_worldclub #ig_europa #world_vacations #lake #living_europe #discover #travelgram #vsco #natgeo #winterwonderland #wonderfulplaces #topeuropephoto #europe_vacations #travellingthroughtheworld #cityview #cityscape #cityphotography #citylife #europa #pula #pulaarena #pulaamphitheatre #pulacroatia #croatia #adriatic #adriaticsea #adriaticcoast #roman #romanarena #romanruins #venice #italian #venetian #veneto #travel  #amazingplaces #awesomeplaces #travellife #travelingram #ig_travel #travelblogger #blogger #visit  #canon #wanderlust   http://www.cheapflightsair.ru/   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.cheapflightsonline

[michael-svetbird]

: • “Interludio”: . Teatro Antico di Taormina [Parco Archeologico Naxos Taormina]: . “..The largest ancient theatre not only in Sicily, but in the Italian peninsula and North Africa. Its original plan is thought to date back to the 3rd C. BC. This earliest phase is documented by the remains of a wall built of isotonic blocks, incorporated into the #Scaena and by stone seats with inscriptions from the Cavea. To the same period belong the remains of a small shrine at the top of the Cavea, later obliterated by the enlargement of the latter in the 2nd C. AD. What is visible of the Theatre today belongs entirely to the Roman reconstruction, more particularly that completed under #Trajan or #Hadrian in the first half of the 2nd C. AD. ... ...Between the 2nd and 3rd AD. the Theatre was transformed into an arena”. . www.parconaxostaormina.com . #taormina #sicily #archaeologicalpark #parcoarcheologico #archaeologicalsite #ancienttheatre #teatroantico #ancienttheater #graekoroman #greektheater #romanarena #archaeology #ancient #antiquity #античность #ancienthistory #culture #ancientculture #ancientarchitecture #heritage #travels #archaeologyphotography #museumphotography #historicallandmark #culturallandmark #museumsoftheworld #michaelsvetbird (at Teatro Antico di Taormina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1S_AYkowEA/?igshid=1gpbf7mxhybqk

[travel2unlimited]

Roman Arena in Cartagena in Spain #travel2unlimited #travel #traveling #spain #town #city #cartagena #oldtown #worldplaces #natgeotravel #followme #aroundtheworld #eurotrip #unesco #worldheritage #medieval #wow #architecture #historic #espana #spanish #adventure #awesome #panorama #roman #ruins #romanarena #romantheater (at Cartagena, Murcia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtkdVRahAXJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=82zerm5z21mv