The Roman Colosseum is one of the most recognized landmarks in the world. During its heyday, the Colosseum was home to some of the most brutal fights that have ever taken place for sport — the Gladiator Games. While the Colosseum and the gladiators who fought there are known worldwide, many things about them aren’t, and even more has been misconstrued over the years. Some of the common questions people have include: Did gladiators always fight to the death? The thumbs down meant to kill the other gladiator, right? Were there ever any women who fought in the Colosseum? Were all the gladiators slaves that were forced to fight against their will?