The intricately carved copper alloy handle depicts a muscular secutor gladiator, known for close-quarters combat, and sheds light on the widespread popularity of gladiators even in remote regions ...

The copper alloy knife handle depicts a class of gladiator known as a “secutor,” according to conservation charity English Heritage, which cares for the historic site where the artefact was found.

It depicts a 'secutor' gladiator and is made of copper alloy with an iron blade, inlaid with copper and silver. The knife would have been used for sharpening quill pens and embodies the opulence ...

Researchers recently discovered its decoration depicted a real battle between two gladiators in Colchester - Memnon, a secutor, and his retiarius opponent, Valentinus. Secutor and retiarius were ...