But in real life, did gladiators really fight ... of Roman-era soldiers discovered beneath soccer field in Vienna 'Overkill' injuries on Bronze Age skeletons reveal fierce feuding in ancient ...

An ancient Roman mosaic depicting a scene of an execution known in Latin as 'damnatio ad bestias' which translates to 'condemnation to beasts.' (Will Dunham/Reuters) Gladiator fights were a ...

Gladiatorial games were a vital part of ancient Roman life, and in Pompeii, the amphitheater was a stage for both bloodsport and spectacle. But the violence wasn’t always contained to the arena.

Female gladiators were a rarity in Ancient Rome, but the role they played was fascinating. Read on to find out more.

According to the Roman author Ausonius ... Pera could finally make its way to the afterlife. In the ancient world, gladiator fights were commonly regarded as a type of human sacrifice to honor ...

Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient Rome’s coliseum are legendary. Scenes of such deadly combat have been portrayed in stories, paintings, and mosaics (a Man versus ...

ROME — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to ...

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Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024. The ancient site is set to become the venue for staged gladiator fights under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote ...