Female gladiators. Roman 1st 2nd centuries AD. From Halicarnassus (Modern Bodrum) Turkey. This marble sculpture, carved in relief, commemorates the honorable release from service (mission) of two women fighters 'Amazon' (names after the Greek hero Achilles). They are shown with the same equipment as their male counterparts, swords and shields, but without helmets - Perhaps to emphasize their female hairstyles (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)