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.

Divers have discovered a 2,000-year-old copper knife handle, carved in the shape of a tiny gladiator, in an English river—evidence that widespread fascination with the battling Romans began long ...

Such a spectacle has always been considered quintessentially Roman by nature. But surprisingly, gladiator fights did not actually originate in Rome. The tradition started in Rome in 264 B.C. after ...

This oil painting by French artist Firmin Didot (1764-1836) depicts human-animal combat in ancient Rome. New evidence shows it likely occurred as far away as Roman Britain.

Airbnb’s Gladiator II experience lets fans suit up in Roman armor and train in the Colosseum for a night of ancient battle, all for free!

Even the Saturday Night Live writers can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. The sketch show took advantage of a viral TikTok trend where users ask the men in their lives how often they ...

The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some people have raised concerns.

A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, next year. By Megan Specia Reporting from London The tiny copper ...

Ancient Roman Gladiators Were Huge Celebrities Who Even Had Their Own Merch A tiny gladiator figurine was used as a handle on a 2,000-year-old copper folding knife found in an English river ...