IX facts about Roman gladiators
While being a gladiator was considered a punishment, there were some star fighters who were allowed to retire after surviving ...
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A 2,000-Year-Old Roman Soldier’s Shoe Just Turned Up in Germany
A rare Roman military shoe called a caliga was unearthed amidst requisite excavations ahead of a construction project in ...
How ‘Gladiator II’ Brought Maximus Back to Life
When it came to bringing Maximus’ breastplate to life, the team spared no detail. After acquiring an original from the first ...
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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 ...
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Rare 2,000-Year-Old Gladiator Knife Handle Discovered at Hadrian's Wall
Hundreds of artifacts and archaeological discoveries have been unearthed at or near Hadrians Walls throughout the years. Many ...