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Gladiator Fact Check: Did Women Really Fight In The Roman Colosseum?

In the trailer for Gladiator II, there is a hint that female fighters may be entering the Colosseum, leading many to wonder if female gladiators actually existed in Ancient Rome. Gladiator II is the ...
IFLScience

Were There Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome?

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
The Forward

Jewish men (and women) think about the Roman Empire all the time. We can’t avoid it.

Sign up for Forwarding the News, our essential morning briefing with trusted, nonpartisan news and analysis, curated by Senior Writer Benyamin Cohen. (JTA) — How ...
Ancient Origins

Renowned Roman Philanthropist’s Tomb Discovered in Ancient Sillyon

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Sillyon in Turkey's Antalya province have uncovered the remarkable tomb of Menodora, a wealthy Roman-era woman whose extraordinary philanthropy ...