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Inside Roman combat training at Isca Augusta

Explore the rugged life of the 2nd Augustan Legion at the Isca Augusta fortress in South Wales. This video takes you inside the remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater, which served as a primary ...
IFLScience

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 ...
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 ...
Northern Soul

Work out like a gladiator: Chester’s Roman rumba

At the beginning of 2026, a crowd gathered at Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre to bring in the New Year. Led by Gluteus Maximus, ...

From ancient baths in England to palaces in Croatia: See the world’s best Roman ruins

The Colosseum draws millions of visitors, but these lesser-known sites from Jordan to France - and even Melbourne - promise ...