https://www.pitara.com/tags/historical-battles/Recent content in Historical Battles on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/who-or-what-is-a-gladiator/Wed, 08 May 2002 07:09:37 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/who-or-what-is-a-gladiator/<p>It all started in ancient Rome. The most brutal sport that has ever existed in the history of the world was the fights between gladiators. The &lsquo;sport&rsquo; traces its roots to the custom among the Etruscan people, a civilisation in Italy that existed before the Roman civilisation. At the death of the master of the house, servants would duel to the death for the right to follow their owners in death and provide help and company.</p>