Huperzine A (HUP-er-zeen) is a potent chemical derived from a particular type of club moss (Huperzia serrata [Thumb] Trev.). Like caffeine and cocaine, huperzine A is a medicinally active, plant-derived chemical that belongs to the class known as alkaloids.It was first isolated in 1948 by Chinese scientists.uperzine A (HUP-er-zeen) is a potent chemical derived from a particular type of club moss (Huperzia serrata [Thumb] Trev.). Like caffeine and cocaine, huperzine A is a medicinally active, plant-derived chemical that belongs to the class known as alkaloids.
A gladiator (Latin: gladiator, swordsman, from gladius, sword) was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals.
Some monuments record the gladiator's career in some detail, including the number of appearances, victories - sometimes represented by an engraved crown or wreath - defeats, career duration, and age at death. Some include the gladiator's type, in words or direct representation: for example, the memorial of a retiarius at Verona included an engraved trident and sword.