| The Roman civilization is another ancient society that | | | | turned into gladiators. Gladiators fought amongst |
| we continue to be fascinated by. This is mainly due to | | | | themselves or animals to entertain people. They might |
| the fact that many traditions and concepts that are still | | | | dress very simply, like with a loin clothe and some form |
| in use today stem from this civilization so it remains | | | | of weapon, or they could have a complete suit of |
| relevant. Also there are many great stories from this | | | | armor. This just depended on their status in the |
| period that highlight the highs and lows of humanity and | | | | gladiatorial ranks or maybe the prosperity of their |
| human nature. With this in mind why not dress in a | | | | group of gladiators. |
| Roman inspired outfit or a Roman soldier costume this | | | | Another Roman costume idea that is not really a |
| Halloween. | | | | soldier is to dress as the Caesar. The Caesar was |
| There are many Roman inspired costumes that might | | | | closely related to the soldiers and the army because |
| work this Halloween. They seem to be mainly for men | | | | most Caesars were ex generals. The army was |
| or boys and consist of soldier type costume, gladiator | | | | basically a political instrument, especially when it was |
| outfits or even Roman Caesar costumes. | | | | not off in far flung lands protecting the empire. |
| These types of outfits are pretty iconic thanks to | | | | A Caesar costume could be described as an elegant |
| movies like Gladiator or the countless movies and | | | | toga outfit. It would have accented of red trim or a |
| books based on this time period. A typical Roman | | | | drape to denote that the wearer was important. The |
| soldier will have a red under tunic. Over this will be | | | | Caesar might also wear a laurel made of real leaves |
| some form of armor. This armor could be made of | | | | or gold and other precious metals for special |
| hard leather or metal. It would consist of a chest plate, | | | | occasions. One of the more vivid Caesars was |
| protection around the arms and the legs and also | | | | Caligula. He has gone down in history as a man totally |
| around the shoulders. There would also be a helmet. | | | | corrupted by power that he became deranged and |
| A variation on the soldier costume might be the | | | | psychotic. He was eventually murdered because his |
| centurion who was effectively and officer or a captain | | | | behavior were so bad. |
| of a group of men - 100 in fact. The centurion would | | | | So there are quite a range of costumes to wear if |
| have a more elaborate costume to reflect his status | | | | you fancy going in a Roman theme. They are sure to |
| and rank. | | | | look good and original at your next Halloween party. |
| Soldiers that got into trouble might find themselves | | | | |