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The artifacts and artworks on display paint a refreshingly broad picture of Roman life in the northern reaches of the Empire.
When you think of gladiators, you probably picture men with swords. But in Roman arenas, the opponents gladiators faced weren ...
With the premier of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II fast approaching, English Heritage has made the timely announcement that it will display a Roman knife handle cast in the shape of a gladiator. The ...
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. The copper ...
ROME, Italy (WKRC) - The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some have called the event "demeaning" and "a publicity stunt.