Female gladiators were greeted by both wonder and scorn. Gladiatrix Ardala was one fighter who showed off her skills at a gathering of prominent Romans in the 2nd century AD. 🎥Epic Warrior Women: Gladiatrix | Smithsonian Channel

Gladiatrix Ardala showcased her fighting skills at a gathering of prominent Romans in the 2nd century AD. It's a display that was greeted with both wonder and scorn. 🎥Epic Warrior Women | Smithsonian Channel

Romans were fascinated by female gladiators, whose power upended social norms. Experience what it might have been like to battle in the Coliseum on the newly available Epic Warrior Women: https://bit.ly/2xijaLZ | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation