In ancient Rome, gladiator fights were one of the most popular forms of entertainment, drawing crowds of over 50,000 people into massive arenas. These fighters were often slaves, prisoners, or ...

What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts searches for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, ...

Gladiators only fought 2-3 times annually, spending most of their time training intensively in gladiator schools called ludus. Their diet was predominantly vegetarian, featuring barley-based meals ...

A 2,000-year-old love note and an illustrated gladiator fight scene were among the ancient inscriptions recently uncovered on a wall in Pompeii, the archaeological park announced this week. Thought of ...

Maximus sees his family before dying after killing Commodus, restoring Rome’s hope, and finally reaching peace ...