Ancient texts and modern movies alike depict the Roman Empire as a society that pitted men against animals for bloodsport.

Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient Rome’s coliseum are legendary. Scenes of such deadly combat have ... combats occurring at the grand surroundings of the Colosseum ...

An American, 47, reportedly tried to climb over a fence in Piazza del Colosseo, presumably to get a closer look at the ...

"We may never know what brought this man to the arena where we believe he may have been fighting for ... cities like York. Scenes of deadly combat between gladiators and lions have been portrayed ...

Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient Rome's coliseum are legendary. Scenes of such deadly ... Treasures Hidden Beneath the Colosseum Marble relief with lion ...

An ambulance rushed to the scene ... The Colosseum dates back to 72 A.D. and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire, a place where thousands gathered to watch gladiators fight.

Gladiator II has been met with a mixed reception from critics, securing a 70 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, yet it has ...

We're talking about Gladiator II, helmed by Ridley Scott ... Like his father, Lucius is sold into slavery and forced to fight in the iconic Colosseum under the guidance of Macrinus (Golden Globe ...