In April 2025, archaeologists announced the discovery of the first hard physical evidence of gladiatorial combat head-to-head ...

Gladiator fights would have been a constant in Roman social life, present in citizens’ lives not only with posters advertising their fights – but also with parades, Barnum & Bailey-style ...

Fearsome Roman gladiators dueling for the entertainment of a roaring amphitheater looms large in the cultural imagination, perhaps now more than ever with Ridley Scott’s blockbuster Gladiator ...

Bite marks found on the hip bone of a gladiator, known as 6DT19, who fought and died in Roman Britain in the 3rd century C.E. have been put forward as the first such proof.

The first images from Gladiator 2 show Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, and Connie Nielsen fighting over Ancient Rome.

Where Did Gladiators Fight? Gladiator duels demanded a commanding stage, and nothing quite screamed “drama” like the Roman amphitheaters. At the height of the Roman Empire, there were more ...

Bite marks discovered on the skeleton of a gladiator in Roman-era England suggest the man faced off with a lion in the arena, according to a new study.

A touring exhibition exploring the world of Roman gladiators has opened in Northamptonshire. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery is hosting Gladiators of Britain, which offers insight into the ...

Over two nights in May, a total of up to 32 people will learn the art of gladiator fighting at the ancient arena, taught by Roman history buffs who specialize in historical re-enactments.