Take a journey to the ancient Rome to uncover the history of animal-gladiators combats – the unseen clashes of high adrenaline entertainment- an untold story of animals being brought into the ring. A no win situation had these animals fight one another and the master gladiators. Spectacular, dangerous and exciting, these cruel spectacles entertained the ancient Rome.
Animal Planet in its action-packed special Animal Gladiators will reveal some of the most fascinating facts about the Roman animal trade and uncover the who?s, how?s and why?s of this 2,000 year-old practice.
Premiering on 27th September, the two-hour programme ANIMAL GLADIATORS will witness the role of exotic species, captured and prepared to fight master gladiators. Through impressive computer re-creations, stunning life-like images and meticulous sound design, the programme will create an imagery of the ancient Rome. CGI and meticulous sound design will create a world the audience can truly feel. Viewers will experience the cruelty, torture, violence and exhilaration of the Roman-animal contests through the eyes of their principal victims.
Commenting on the programme, Rahul Johri, senior vice president and general manager, India, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, said, ?Animal Gladiators explores the incredible history of Rome’s arena warriors and find out how an ancient ritual became a great passion. The programme offers a unique perspective, chronicling the role of animals in the popular and cruel spectacles that entertained the ancient Rome.?
For the Romans, these hunts were primarily about taming nature. It was a true test of courage to face a lethally dangerous animal that was cornered, with just a spear. Many of the animals that ended up fighting for their lives in the Roman Colosseum, were captured as far away as jungles of South Africa.