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25.01.2022 Confused by the many types of Gladiators? Check out this page and choose your weapons http://www.romantimes.org/index.php

25.01.2022 https://www.this-is-italy.com/rome-celebrates-the-2773nd-b/

23.01.2022 Training and distancing. Superstars

22.01.2022 TRAINING SUSPENDED UNTIL 30 APRIL 2020 DUE TO COVID-19.

22.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhiJcedqTjM

21.01.2022 This is good too

20.01.2022 https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk

20.01.2022 No training this Monday until further notice

20.01.2022 Girls showing how it's done

19.01.2022 https://www.pinterest.com.au/xiomakennels/woman-costumes/ Ladies of Rome, get your man to buy you the latest fashions. Shop at Honest Pomponius

17.01.2022 Girls showing how its done

16.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch

16.01.2022 Tap on the picture to see what was said

16.01.2022 The Eternal City Rome

15.01.2022 Nice model....good detail

15.01.2022 http://www.bbc.co.uk/his/ancient/romans/gladiators_01.shtml

15.01.2022 A good video for beginners

14.01.2022 Training young Gladiators

14.01.2022 A good looking Secutor from our friends at Ludus Gladiatoria Pannonica.

12.01.2022 Yesterday, the race horse Potters Corner, trained in Wales and ridden by Jack Tudor, won the Grand National. Except this year, due to lockdown, the race was a v...irtual one. The Romans also loved their sporting fix and today's #SundayStories is inspired by a small fragment of pottery depicting a gladiator fight. Isca (modern day Caerleon) was no stranger to gladiatorial combat. Its 6,000 seat amphitheatre, situated between the town and the fortress, had access to an ample audience. The arena - the name derives from the Latin for sand, used to soak up the blood - would have seen combat between gladiators, animals, mock battles, and even comedy sketches between bouts. Everything that went on in the Colosseum in Rome went on here. The crowds would have been seated according to rank with the most important occupying the ringside seats and women and slaves at the back. It's hard to imagine in the peaceful environs of today how it would have looked, but it was probably very similar to a rugby international. Imagine thousands of people milling around, vendors selling food and drink, straw hats to protect you from the sun, and - who knows - possibly pottery like this as a souvenir. The gladiators would have been divided into different classes according to their weapons and fighting styles. Like an Avengers Superhero, each would have their own speciality and style of combat. One of the most popular type of gladiator was the murmillo, and it is a murmillo that is depicted on our piece of pottery. The murmillo wore a large helmet called a cassis crista, carried a scutum (a large rectangular shield used by a legionary soldier), had a padded right arm and fought with a gladius (a short sword). Infact the word gladiator derives from the word gladius and means sword fighter. Murmillo gladiators were typically short and thick set with powerful muscles needed to wield the heavy shield. They would have been paired with a different style of gladiator to make the bout more competitive and entertaining. The murmillo's opponent was either a Thraex or a hoplomachus. The Thraex (from Thracia, modern day Bulgaria) wore a broad-brimmed helmet with small grilled eye openings and carried a small round shield.They might start the fight with a spear but quickly abandon it for a gladius. A hoplomachus was based on a Greek hoplite soldier. With the murmillo using the sword and shield of a Roman legionary soldier, the pairing of these two gladiators was a metaphor for conflict between Greece and Rome. The hoplomachus was armed with a spear, gladius and pugio (dagger). Compared to the murmillo, the Thraex and hoplomachus would be tall, slender and agile, moving quickly to try and tire out their opponent. Left handed gladiators would have been trained to fight with their right hand, but there was nothing to stop them switching back to their left to surprise their opponent. Gladiators had a strong fan base, although since many were slaves or condemned criminals they were also reviled. They trained hard for the arena and when not fighting would be kept in shackles. There were celebrity gladiators whom people would flock to see and troupes of gladiators would go on tour. In 59 AD, in the amphitheatre at Pompeii, there was a riot between the inhabitants of Nuceria and Pompeii following taunts thrown at each other during the games.The riot is depicted on a famous fresco, shown below, and resulted in a ten year ban. Perhaps the person who bought this pot depicting the murmillo wanted to show their support for their favourite gladiator or troupe. Maybe it took pride of place on display, or at the dinner table. It's an intruiging thought.

11.01.2022 Due to the Coronavirus outbreak we have closed the Ludus until the Government regulations will allow us to start up again. We will let you know when this will happen. However we will be available to discuss memberships with interested people. Please stay safe out there!

11.01.2022 Well there it is

11.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fHTxPH1gc8

10.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72X5oUPTwM

10.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cinu9yIbp0

09.01.2022 Promis, elle vous dira tout ce dimanche 8 mars

09.01.2022 BE ADVISED DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF COVID, TRAINING IS CANCELLED TONIGHT AS PER INFORMATION RECEIVED. WE WILL INFORM ALL MEMBERS AS TO WHEN WE CAN RECOMMENCE.

08.01.2022 If you have visited ANY of these places, get tested Bus 500 from Salisbury Bus Interchange Friday 13 November 6.30am 7.40am Thursday 12 November 6.30am 7.40am... Wednesday 11 November 6.30am 7.40am Tuesday 10 November 6.30am 7.40am Monday 9 November 6.30am 7.40am Bus 502 from Internode Adelaide bus stop on Grenfell Street Friday 13 November 4.15pm 5.30pm Thursday 12 November 4.30pm 5.30pm Monday 9 November 10.30am 11.30am Bus (GA1/GA2/GA3) from bus stop near train station Tuesday 10 November 5.30pm 6.30pm Saturday 7 November 5.30pm 6.30pm Bus 411 from Salisbury Bus Interchange Monday 9 November 11.30am 11.45am Salisbury Bus Interchange Monday 9 November 11.30am 12.00pm Elizabeth Shopping Centre Sunday 8 November 11.00am 12.30pm Harris Scarf, Elizabeth Shopping Centre Sunday 8 November 11.00am 12.30pm Hollywood Plaza Surgery Saturday 14 November 10.00am 11.00am Friday 13 November 7.15am 7.20am Woolworths, Hollywood Plaza Saturday 14 November 10.00am 11.00am Friday 13 November 10.00am 12.00pm The Aquadome,1 Crockerton Rd Elizabeth Saturday 14 November 11.00am 1.30pm Hungry Jacks, 321 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide Saturday 14 November 12.00am 2.30am Friday 13 November 7.30pm 12.00am Mantra on Frome Friday 13 November 7.40am 3.45pm Thursday 12 November 7.30am 4.00pm Fruit Barn Fruit Shop, Salisbury Friday 13 November 10.00am 10.15pm Ekam Indian Groceries, Enfield Plaza Friday 13 November 1.30pm 4.30pm Parafield Plaza Supermarket Thursday 12 November 10.30am 11.30am To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

08.01.2022 A good video if you have 3D device or just 360 view https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBuijx_iZtQ

07.01.2022 https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk//roman-remains-found-maj

04.01.2022 https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk//experts-amazed-after-i

04.01.2022 It appears that the SA Government "relaxation" of the COVID restrictions, will mean that Training at the Ludus will have to be postponed until the new year. This is due to the Xmas break as well. We will probably reconvene given a further relaxation of conditions on Monday 11 January 2021. Content of email received from the hall people: Yesterday the Government announced the restrictions that would be effective as of Tuesday December 1, if you have not seen or heard about thi...s please see the attached information graphic. The current 4 square metre rule will still be in effect for two weeks, meaning the numbers allowed in each room for hire will not change before December 15. The Government are implementing a MANDATORY COVID Safe Check In for all venues and activities which require\have a COVIDSafe plan. This means we will all need to implement this new check in system. This requires us to print and display our unique QR code and have our participants use their smart phone to check in. The unique QR code will be sent within an amended COVIDSafe plan that the Government will send on Monday November 30, you will not need to do anything to obtain your unique QR code. Participants will need to download the mySA Gov app and create a account (if they don’t already use the app). There will be paper recording log template available to download from the Government COVID website as a back up if participants don’t have a smart phone. More information can be found via this link - https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/busines/covid-safe-check-in. Remember, failure to comply with Government directions regarding COVID may lead to a fine. See more

04.01.2022 Best Fair around

04.01.2022 On this day at the Campus Martius in Rome, the Equirria Festival was celebrated! Held in honour of the god of war, Mars, the Equirria festival featured chariot racing. These gem stones found at the Roman baths in Caerleon depict Mars and a charioteer.

03.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD2THFRoYW0

03.01.2022 https://culturacolectiva.com/h/roman-gladiators-facts-myths

03.01.2022 Training at the hall

03.01.2022 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT It is with a heavy heart that we must postpone the 2020 Barossa Medieval Fair. We had hoped that restrictions on major events and large... scale gatherings would have been eased enough to allow us to plan and consider the event in full. Unfortunately whilst restrictions are being eased we have been notified that large scale events and gatherings that fit our event description are still an unknown and have been placed on a future consideration list after step 3 has been enacted. Consequently as it takes considerable time to plan, organise and run this event. We could not risk commencing planning for this event in under 3 months whilst still not having any certainty for interstate involvement as well as being able to hold the event on any scale. We know to some this will come as disappointing and we always strive to run an event that is safe for all patrons, reenactment groups and stalls. However in the current climate we do not wish to rush back into running at full capacity, nor cause a newer outbreak that could risk the safety of anyone involved with the event. We could also not take the risk of a significant financial hit to the event based on social distancing or any number of limits imposed health and safety wise. This would be unfair on our traders and stallholders as well as participants of the event as it would effect and raise costs for all involved. Once more clarification has emerged regarding larger events we will advise as to our intention for the fair for 2020. At present there is no timeline for stage 3 or beyond and that uncertainty is something that a larger event can not risk. Stallholders, stakeholders and reenactors will he contacted via email and message regarding this later today. If you wish to show your support for the fair, please consider purchasing one of our NEW* Barossa Medieval Fair shirts. By sending us a message A GLIMPSE OF HOPE FOR OUR FEAST!!! We are currently looking at the logistics of running a Barossa Medieval Feast for 2020 that will comply with safety guidelines and still be 100% medieval fair and atmosphere related. It would obviously have capped numbers and be a dining and entertainment evening. (More details to come)

01.01.2022 https://anamericaninrome.com//italy-museums-visit-for-fr/

01.01.2022 Training re-starts Monday 6 July, 2020

01.01.2022 Come on Girls we can beat those gladiators