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Research reveals first skeletal evidence of gladiator bitten by lion in Roman period
The findings center on a single skeleton discovered in a Roman-period cemetery outside York in England, a site believed to ...
Gladiator bones finally confirm human-lion combat in Roman Europe
Gladiator combat is a well-documented aspect of ancient Roman society, but the physical remains of fighters have remained ...
Gladiator bones finally confirm human-animal combat in Roman Europe
Archeologists in the UK and Ireland recently uncovered a rare find: the skeletal remains of a gladiator from Roman-era ...
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Just How Heavy Was Roman Armour?
The Germanic sword, with its asymmetrical design with one cutting edge, is contrasted with the Roman sword, optimized for penetrating armour. The discussion also covers the functionality of ...
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Lorica Hamata: The Roman Chainmail Used For 600 Years
The lorica hamata was the type of chainmail armor used by the Roman soldiers between 200 BC and 400 AD. About 35,000–40,000 rings made up the armor and the rings could hardly rust thanks to the ...