Gladiators - Heroes of the Colosseum

Step back in time to the world of the gladiators and experience how these warriors lived, trained and died for the entertainment and adoration of ancient Roman audiences at the Colosseum in Rome.

Explore this immersive, world-leading exhibition as it came to the UK for the first time at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

Discover original artefacts from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.