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First Ever Leopard Bones Found At Provincial Roman Amphitheatre, Suggesting Bloody Gladiatorial Battles

The use of wild beasts in gladiatorial contests is well-documented in ancient Roman texts, yet until now it was thought that ...

Warriors found stacked in ancient well reveal violent tale of battlefield defeat: archaeologists

Researchers recently identified Roman warriors' bodies stacked in an ancient well in Croatia, connecting them to Emperor ...
Greek Reporter

Phalanx vs. Legion: How Greek and Roman Armies Used Different Warfare Tactics

Ancient Greek and Roman armies were large and fearsome for their time, but their warfare tactics and leadership during battle ...
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Roman historian rates 10 ancient Rome battles in movies and TV

Historian Michael Taylor rates depictions of ancient Rome in movies and TV shows. He reviews the depiction of gladiator fights in "Gladiator," starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix. He discusses ...
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Deepwater Submarine Recovers Roman Battering Ram From Ancient Battle

The 2,200-year-old artifact was used in a famous battle between Rome and Carthage as part of the Punic Wars. Reading time 2 minutes An Italian cultural heritage outfit has announced the recovery of a ...

Ancient Roman fort yields 2,000-year-old fruit that survived the centuries, plus other treasures

Archaeologists discovered rare Roman relics at Bremenium Fort in northern England, including 2,000-year-old preserved fruit, pottery and military artifacts.