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Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - richard robinson - 11-14-2011

I had heard of these guys but am excited to be able to share this historical link on youtube. Big Grin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=475GgHIle_s


does anyone know of any other early reenactment like this??
regards
Richard Robinson


Re: Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - Medicus matt - 11-14-2011

'Re-enactment' pageants were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century in England.

This footage of a Viking battle at the Bedford River festival form the 1920 (an event that still takes place today, and still features Vikings) is one of my favourites....

http://www.britishpathe.com/record.php?id=80133


Re: Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - barcid - 11-14-2011

Great stuff thanks for sharing :-D


Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - ParthianBow - 02-12-2012

Thanks for sharing - hilarious 'plum in mouth' commentary!


Re: Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - Nick - 02-12-2012

Good to see, like it :-)


Re: Gladiators in Australia in 1935! - Ferrarius Magnus - 06-05-2012

NIHIL NOVUM SUB SOLE Smile