What did the concession stand serve at Roman gladiator fights? Dates stuffed with walnuts and drizzled in honey, apparently.

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In ancient Rome, crowds filled coliseums to watch gladiators fight brutal battles—many to their death. As these warriors ...

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

A touring exhibition exploring the world of Roman gladiators has opened in Northamptonshire. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery is hosting Gladiators of Britain, which offers insight into the gladiators ...

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With its 18 Carrara marble statues encircling it, the Pietrangeli court at Foro Italico is one of the most iconic courts in the world.

Gladiator fights were a popular form of entertainment in ancient Rome, and the fighters were most often slaves, prisoners and, on occasion, volunteers. There are murals and mosaics depicting ...

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 ...