30 incredible Roman Empire ruins you can still see today

The Romans oversaw one of the largest and most important empires in history – these are the most extraordinary treasures they ...

This ancient amphitheatre near Rome doesn’t know if it’s a football pitch or a tourist attraction

The Rome Colosseum, Verona’s impressive arena – everyone knows Italy’s beloved ancient Roman amphitheatres, synonymous with ...
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Archaeologists Find First Evidence of a Roman Gladiator vs. Lion Battle

Lions, tigers, and bears. These, among many other exotic animals, are the beasts with which gladiators did battle in amphitheaters across the Roman empire. It’s a spectacle that has long captured the ...
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Arenas for Ancient Roman Spectacles

Ancient Romans utilized the foundation of Greek theater by borrowing the open air, semi-circular structure, while also innovatively altering the physical space to include an expanded stage. They also ...
IFLScience

Battered Skull Confirms 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 ...