The Times of Israel4d
There are no Jewish fighters in ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
It’s pretty clear from Josephus and from the archaeology' that gladiators fought in Caesarea, says NYU professor; Israeli ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency10d
There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
In 79 CE, Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy, burying the nearby Roman city of Pompeii in scalding stone and ash. The ...
The Forward10d
There aren’t Jewish fighters in Ridley Scott’s ‘Gladiator II.’ But what about in ancient Rome?
Among the ruins they found a bronze helmet ... tied to Jews in the Roman province of Judea. But many have occupied themselves with questions about the role of Jews in ancient Rome’s famous ...
Chip Chick on MSN1d
A Rare Roman Knife Handle Shaped Like A Gladiator Was Uncovered In England
Archaeologists in northern England have unearthed a rare Roman knife handle in the shape of a gladiator, revealing the extent ...
Yahoo16d
Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new light on the celebrity status of the ancient Roman combatants.
Lexington Herald Leader19d
Rare 2,000-year-old Roman souvenir highlights ‘celebrity cult’ of the empire. See it
In a river near Hadrian’s Wall, a Roman construction in England, researchers found an ancient piece of ... a “strong muscular” gladiator armed with a helmet and shield, archaeologists ...