Gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome was carefully managed entertainment. An experienced fighter stood a good chance of making ...

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In 1860, archaeologist Jean Charles Loriquet uncovered a massive mosaic in the town of Reim in northern France that depicted ...

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Former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka will attempt to regain the crown Saturday in a matchup against rising ...

New study reveals women in Roman arenas fought wild beasts, with rare mosaic evidence extending their history by a century.

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An incredible rediscovery in the archives has brought to light the only known visual representation of a female beast hunter fighting in the Roman arena. The 1,700-year-old mosaic from Reims, France, ...

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