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A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds
A skeleton recovered from a Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators ...
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The Latest: Francis is remembered as a ‘pope among the people’ in his funeral Mass
World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. Despite the presence of ...
Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral and humble burial
By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade ...
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Archaeologists Just Found The First Evidence Proving That Roman Gladiators Fought Lions
Though dramatic images of ancient Roman gladiators fighting great beasts like lions and tigers have appeared in books and ...
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Rome and the world bid farewell to Pope Francis with massive funeral, humble burial
Presidents, royalty and simple mourners bade farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday at a solemn funeral ceremony, where a cardinal appealed for the pontiff's legacy of caring for migrants, the ...
Thousands pay respects, bid farewell to Pope Francis at funeral service
It was followed by a blessing from Eastern rite Catholic churches chanted in Greek by patriarchs and priests. The pages of ...
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🎥Pope Francis' funeral mass in Vatican City
Pope Francis’ funeral Mass has ended, and cardinals have filed back into St. Peter’s Basilica. The crowd applauded as ...
How to See the 8 Wonders of the World Without the Crowds
UNESCO didn’t agree with the Seven New Wonders of the World—but they’re still worth a visit, if you know how to navigate the ...
Rome is teeming with mysterious crypts filled with popes—and secrets
The earthly remains of most of history’s 266 popes (plus some European royals) are buried in Rome—in dozens of catacombs and ...