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Ancient tomb tied to Roman gladiator discovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a ...
‘Rare’ lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in ‘extraordinary’ discovery: scientists
Researchers made the “extraordinary” find while excavating a 1,600-square-foot necropolis — an ancient cemetery with ornate tomb monuments — located near the location of the ancient settlement of ...
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See where gladiators battled at the Colosseum
U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ... Not only were gladiators pitted against each other, but gladiators fighting animals and animal ...
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Roman gladiator's lost tomb is FOUND in Italy after 2,000 years
It's thought there were thousands of individual gladiators in Roman history, with the first recorded Roman gladiator games in the 3rd century BC. What's also unknown is how this individual died ...
Dorset Museum talk to explore gladiators in Roman Britain
A talk will explore the gruesome realities behind gladiatorial spectacles in Roman Britain. On Thursday, April 24, from 6pm, Dr John Pearce will lead the lecture at Dorset Museum and Art Gallery, ...
Roman themed activities at Dorset Museum this Easter
The museum is also hosting Easter activities for families to delve into ancient Rome. The "GLADI-EGG-TOR" trail challenges families to find hidden Roman and gladiator-themed eggs around the museum.