A gruesome but fascinating discovery in an ancient cemetery near York has brought fresh light to the brutal world of Roman gladiators. For the first time in Europe, scientists have found physical ...

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative ...

Archaeologists in Italy have recently discovered ancient Roman tombs while excavating a necropolis, including one with a gladiator's epitaph. Coins, lamps and vases were also found.

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 ...

An ancient find in Turkey was not all it seemed to be. Archaeologists found a tomb that belonged to a Roman gladiator. The tomb turned out to be a repurposed one, holding the remains of 12 people.

Three ancient bronze gladiator helmets so well preserved that you could “put them on today” are taking centre stage at an exhibition opening at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds this week.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb. Skip to content NOWCAST WISN 12 News at 6 p.m.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

There’s just one catch: To ancient Romans, gladiators were not ideals of masculinity, or of heroism. In ancient Rome, gladiators served as entertainers, albeit on stages with very high stakes.