We all know about gladiators, but did you know that Romans occasionally witnessed women in the arena? Historians can't pinpoint when these fierce female warriors first entered the scene, but by the mid 2nd century A.D., they were a regular sight at the games.

These brave women, now known as 'Gladiatrix', defied convention to engage in brutal combat for the entertainment of the masses. Among them was Mevia, a Roman citizen who willingly embraced the gladiator's life, igniting questions about women's roles in ancient Roman society.

Unlike male counterparts, they fought without helmets, flaunting distinctive hairstyles, clad in loincloths, wielding gladius swords, arm and leg protectors, and shields. Lavish and decadent, their battles graced noble gatherings, even private homes. Are you not entertained?!