Join us for a special talk by Roman expert Dr Andrew Fear, to find out what life as a Roman Gladiator was really like. For men will make greater demands upon themselves, if they see that death can be despised even by the most despised of men. Seneca. Gladiators are among our most iconic images of Ancient Rome. Gladiatorial shows were held not just in Rome, but right across the Roman Empire, including here in Britain,. But who were the gladiators? How and why did they fight? Why were these shows so popular? Who came to watch? Who put the shows on, and what did they hope to gain from doing so? These are some of the questions that this talk hopes to answer. Dr Andy Fear, is a lecturer in Roman History at the University of Manchester Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]. We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets. Image Description A colourful painting of a Roman gladiator fight in the Roman Colosseum.