Lion vs Gladiator: 1,800-Year-Old Teeth Marks Reveal Brutal Roman Fighting Customs A dramatic new discovery from a Roman cemetery in York has revealed the first osteological evidence of brutal hand-to-hand combat between gladiators and ferocious animals like lions. The findings shed light on the savage spectacles that entertained ancient Romans nearly 1,800 years ago. The […]
100 Roman military horse skeletons unearthed at second-century site in GermanyÂ
100 Roman Military Horse Skeletons Unearthed at Second-Century Site in Germany Archaeologists have discovered over 100 horse skeletons from Roman times, dating back to the 2nd century, at a significant site in Germany. This remarkable find sheds light on the military practices and cultural significance of horses in ancient Rome. The excavation took place in […]
2,000-year-old Roman mass grave found beneath soccer field astonishes archaeologists
2,000-year-old Roman Mass Grave Found Beneath Soccer Field Astonishes Archaeologists In a significant discovery from Ancient Rome, archaeologists have unearthed a mass grave of Roman soldiers beneath a soccer field in the ancient city of Rome. This astonishing find sheds new light on the lives and deaths of Roman soldiers who lived over two millennia […]