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A copper sculpture of a gladiator, which formed the handle of a knife, has been found in Northumberland showing the fascination Romans had with gladiator celebrity. It’s similar to the memorabilia that is produced now for famous footballers like Ronaldo, Messi and Kevin Nolan
A copper sculpture of a gladiator, which formed the handle of a knife, has been found in Northumberland showing the fascination Romans had with gladiator celebrity. It’s similar to the memorabilia that is produced now for famous footballers like Ronaldo, Messi and Kevin Nolan
Gladiator knife handle found in Tyne ‘reflects spread of Roman celebrity culture’
Handle depicting secutor gladiator found on ‘edge of empire’ to go on display
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:28 AM
🚨AMAZING FINDS ALERT🚨
A copper sculpture of a gladiator, which formed the handle of a knife, has been found in Northumberland showing the fascination Romans had with gladiator celebrity. It’s similar to the memorabilia that is produced now for famous footballers like Ronaldo, Messi and Kevin Nolan
A copper sculpture of a gladiator, which formed the handle of a knife, has been found in Northumberland showing the fascination Romans had with gladiator celebrity. It’s similar to the memorabilia that is produced now for famous footballers like Ronaldo, Messi and Kevin Nolan