Archaeologists have just uncovered a rare piece of Roman-era history in the ancient town of Mastaura in western Turkey: a nearly perfectly-preserved gladiator arena that could seat upwards of ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland have uncovered the ruins of a Roman-era amphitheater — possibly the youngest on record — where spectators likely watched gladiator fights and animal hunts with bated ...

Across the Roman Empire around 8000 people died in the arena every year. Gladiator battles were held at huge venues called amphitheatres. “Arena”, the word we use for this type of building ...

With Mercury's help we visit different arenas for Roman 'entertainment'. Poetry and drama are performed in special half-circle theatres built of stone. The song 'Into the arena' reflects the ...