Learn how forensic evidence confirms that gladiator and lion combat did occur, and why experts think these fights didn't just ...

In Rome's Colosseum and other amphitheaters in cities scattered across the sprawling ancient Roman Empire, gladiatorial ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...

A new study uncovers evidence of gladiatorial combat between humans and lions in Roman Britain. Forensic analysis of a ...

Researchers compared puncture marks on an 1,800-year-old skeleton in the UK to various animal bites, and concluded that the ...

Researchers say the man’s spinal damage, lung inflammation, and lion bite offer a rare glimpse into the brutal reality of ...

Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...

The skeleton was excavated from Driffield Terrace, one of the most significant Roman-era burial sites in Britain.

31. Augusta – Majestic, venerable 32. Livia – Blue, envious, or related to olive trees 33. Martina – Little Mars, or warlike ...

Italy’s anti-trust agency has levied fines totaling 20 million euros ( $22 million) against half a dozen ticketing agencies for practices that made it difficult for regular visitors to buy basic ...

Pope Francis, still recovering from double pneumonia, did not attend an annual procession on Friday at Rome's Colosseum with ...