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Fossil skull provides first direct evidence that bears fought in Roman amphitheaters

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for many of the gladiators and animals involved, it was a fight for survival. A ...
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Step inside Tunisia’s Roman time capsule

In the heart of Tunisia, the El Jem Amphitheatre rises from the desert as one of the largest and best-preserved Roman arenas in the world. Built in the 3rd century AD, it could seat up to 35,000 ...
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1,700-Year-Old Skull Is First Direct Evidence Roman Amphitheaters Were Beastly For Bears

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

‘Doors to Death’ reveal how Romans upgraded a stadium for bloodsport

While the stadium was originally designed to seat thousands of attendees, their taste in entertainment shifted as the empire ...
Miami Herald

Skull shows ancient Romans battled this predator in arena ‘spectacles’ in Serbia

The ancient brown bear skull was found at the Viminacium amphitheater in Serbia, providing the first physical evidence of the species’ involvement in Roman “spectacles,” researchers said. Marković, N.
Smithsonian Magazine

Via Aurelia: The Roman Empire’s Lost Highway

"Everyone knows about the Roman amphitheaters of Arles and Nîmes," says Michel Martin, curator in chief of the library at the Museum of Arles and Ancient Provence. "But the Via Aurelia is a largely ...