This document discusses gladiators in ancient Rome. It provides information on whether women fought as gladiators, what types of equipment gladiators used, and how gladiators were trained. Specifically, it notes that while most gladiators were slaves or criminals, some wealthy Roman women also fought as female gladiators. It describes the armor and weapons female gladiators used, including swords and shields. The document also explains that a thumbs up or down gesture from spectators would determine whether a defeated gladiator lived or died.