Join Alexandra Sills for a talk exploring 'Women of the Roman Arena' at Grosvenor Museum, current host to a British Museum Partnership Exhibition, "Gladiators of Britain".

The gladiators of the Colosseum were the epitome of Roman masculine ideals, displaying the prized virtues of strength, courage, discipline and martial skill. But what of the women of the arena? Were they welcome in this most macho of Roman institutions? Join us as we delve into the shadowy world of the amphitheatre to shed some light on its most overlooked inhabitants.

The amphitheatre is one of the most mythologised aspects of Roman culture, so join arena expert Alexandra Sills as she sorts fact from fiction, and take a deep dive into the literature and archaeology of female gladiators and fans. 

Were housewives lusting over gladiatorial heartthrobs? Was gladiator sweat sold as an aphrodisiac? Did women fight each other, and how would the Romans have reacted if they did? The talk will investigate the diverse roles of women in the Roman amphitheatre, how they fit within ancient attitudes towards gender, and how these attitudes affected the women who found themselves standing on the arena sand.

Tickets £6.13 (inc. non-refundable booking fee)

Want to find out more about Alexandra? www.ancientalexandra.co.uk

Cancellation Policy: All tickets include a non-refundable service charge. The tickets are non-refundable if cancelled 48 hours or less before the start of the event.