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Fossil skull provides first direct evidence that bears fought in Roman amphitheaters

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for many of the gladiators and animals involved, it was a fight for survival. A ...

This Hidden Gem in Northern Italy Is Called ‘Little Rome’—Here’s Why

Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...

Experts to uncover 'uncomfortable reality' of Roman era in Carlisle museum talk

Tullie is set to host a talk exploring the 'uncomfortable reality' of the Roman era and traces of a Roman past in Carlisle.
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 ...