Re-evaluation of 2nd century Colchester vase fleshes out Roman-era gladiator fights in Britain
An inscription on the vase names gladiators Memnon and Valentinus, suggesting it commemorates a real combat event in Colchester.
Re-evaluation of 2nd century Colchester vase fleshes out Roman-era gladiator fights in Britain.(photo credit: D. Atfield / Colchester Museums)