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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Airbnb Offering Gladiator Fans To Fight In The Colosseum
Caption: With Gladiator 2 hitting cinemas this week (15November2024) the world is going mad for Ancient Rome. For centuries, the Roman Colosseum stood as the grand stage for epic battles and fearless gladiators. Now, nearly 2,000 years on, the Colosseum will once again serve its original purpose as a venue for performance, inviting modern-day warriors to step into the historic arena to test their strength, skill, and courage. The Gladiatorial Experience is being staged by Airbnb and consists of two three-hour sessions on 7-8 May 2025, each accommodating up to 16 participants. After sunset, guests will enter the Colosseum aglow with candlelight, capturing a rare view of the ancient structure. From there, they will descend into the hypogeum, a network of underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for battle, selecting their gladiator type – murmillo, thraex, provocator, retiarius – and donning the armour of their role. Guests will be through torch-lit corridors once walked by ancient fighters, guests will sense a deep connection to history, reflecting on their own impending trial. A showcase of seasoned gladiators battling with swords and shields will entertain and inspire participants as they prepare for their own encounter. A modest spread of grapes, pomegranates, almonds, and walnuts – just enough to sustain a gladiator, not indulge an emperor – will ensure senses stay sharp. Guided by a referee, or summa rudis to use the Latin term, guests will train and then face off against fellow warriors. Only those who prove themselves in combat will taste the sweetness of victory, joining the ranks of Rome’s most storied gladiators. Booking opens on November 27 at 6:00 AM PT at airbnb.com/gladiatormovie and runs through December 9 at 11:59 PM PT when request periods close. Although the experience itself is free, guests are responsible for their own travel to and from Rome.
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