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.

Archaeologists have discovered what might be the last Roman gladiator arena ever built. And it is a long way from the capital. In December 2021, a group of archaeologists supervising a boathouse ...

“If the gladiator managed to survive for so long, it is not surprising that he wore a decorated helmet.” As the volcano began to erupt in those tragic days, many tried to escape Pompeii.

In Turkey, archaeologists unearthed a tomb seemingly belonging to a Roman gladiator of the third century B.C., but were surprised to find the remains of 12 individuals inside.

A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new light on the celebrity status of the ancient Roman combatants.

In Rome, however, gladiator shows became so popular that the three pairs of fighters at the funeral of Brutus in 264 B.C. grew to 300 pairs by the time Julius Caesar was buried in 44 B.C ...

The skeleton was discovered 20 years ago in Eboracum, or present-day York. Eboracum was an important Roman fortress and city in the Roman province of Britannia from A.D. 71 to 400.

Being a Roman gladiator was a bloody business, but did all gladiators really fight to the death? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

Gladiator II picks up 16 years after Maximus’ death, This could be as early as 196 AD, but considering that Caracalla and Geta are enthroned, it more accurately matches 211 AD.

Released in 2000, the original “Gladiator” starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix ...