17K views · 183 reactions | 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 | Facebook

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 wonder, and scorn. 🎥Epic Warrior Women | Smithsonian Channel

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