For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is believed to be an ancient Roman gladiator.

Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a brutal clash between a lion and a gladiator in one of England’s most iconic ...

Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination.

Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination: the city ...

Recent bioarchaeological and osteological analysis of a skeleton excavated from a Roman cemetery outside the city of York, ...

A forensic artist has recreated the face of the Roman gladiator who was mauled by a lion in York. Last week, scientists ...

Historians have long believed that ancient humans fought animals in arena battles, but no definitive evidence has been found ...

Tardigrades (aka "water bears") are micro-animals that can survive in the harshest conditions: extreme pressure, extreme ...

Archaeologists have uncovered the first direct evidence of Roman gladiators fighting lions. Discover the shocking details ...

New research on a skeleton of a gladiator that was found in York in 2004 shows the distinctive markings of lion's teeth.

Researchers compared the markings found on an ancient skeleton in England to bones that had been chewed on by cheetahs, lions ...

Archaeologists have discovered the first direct evidence that Roman gladiators fought lions, found at a gladiator cemetery in York, England. This discovery sheds new light on the brutal venatio animal ...