The Palace at Fishbourne
Gladiators
100

The Palace at Fishbourne was found by a workman digging a trench in this year.

What is 1960?

100

Often slaves or prisoners, these warriors fought other warriors or animals for the entertainment of the Roman public.

Who are Gladiators?

200

Known for his devout support of the Romans, this British Client King is the likely owner of the Palace at Fishbourne.

Who is Cogidubnus?

200

This location was a special school that trained gladiators to fight, and how to put on a good show.

What is a ludus gladiatorius?

300

Sent directly from Italy, craftsmen were assigned to work on the Palace at Fishbourne. They were assigned jobs such as this.

Who are... Plasterers? Painters? Carpenters? Mosaic workers? Iron smiths? Hydraulic engineers? Marble workers?

300

These types of special warriors were trained to fight animals such as lions and alligators.

Who are bestiarii?

400

Despite being located in the province of Britannia, the Palace at Fishbourne was heavily inspired by this European style architecture.

What is Roman style?

400

This slave turned gladiator led a massive revolt against the Roman army.

Who is Spartacus?

500
Imported from these locations, marble was used to build the Palace at Fishbourne, showing how expensive the palace was.

Where is Italy, Greece, Asia Minor?

500

This Roman emperor participated in gladiator fights against wounded soldiers, injured civilians, or exotic animals.

Who is Emperor Commodus?