The Gladiatorial World - Beastly Combat and Arena Insights
Schedule
Sun May 10 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Tullie | Carlisle, EN
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Join us for an afternoon of talks with special guests, Dr John Pearce and John Reid.
Dr John Pearce – The Gladiatorial World – Beastly combat and Arena Insights
Dr Pearce will reveal the reality of gladiatorial spectacles using recent research, new discoveries & older finds that show the uncomfortable reality of death and mutilation faced in the Roman arena.
John Reid – Bloodlust
Delve into the stories linked to Trimontium, once home to the most northerly amphitheatre in the Roman Empire.
Tickets £23 / Tullie friends £20 (Ticket includes both Talks and access to our Roman exhibitions)
Dr John Pearce’s talk begins at 1.15pm and John Reid’s talk begins at 2.45pm. There will be a 20 minute break between the two talks.
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Where is it happening?
Tullie, 26 Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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