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Victoria was highly revered by the ancient Romans; during times of war, she was often credited for battlefield success.
A touring exhibition exploring the world of Roman gladiators has opened in Northamptonshire. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery ...
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery invites visitors to discover the thrilling world of Roman gladiatorial combat with the ...
Archaeologists have confirmed the first physical evidence that a Roman gladiator in Britain died fighting a ... our perception of Roman entertainment culture in the region.” ...
An ancient statue depicting the Roman goddess of victory has been unearthed at Hadrian’s Wall by amateur archaeologists. The ...
Fulford agrees that the finds represent a crossroads in culture during this period ... us away from the idea of a Britain that was strongly linked with Roman practices.” ...
Left: From the research paper: Unique osteological evidence for human-animal gladiatorial combat in Roman Britain ... features of ancient Roman culture. Historical texts, bas-reliefs, pottery ...
The new find, Thompson added, is "reshaping our perception of Roman entertainment culture in the region ... animal gladiatorial combat in Roman Britain Archaeologists reveal secrets of chilling ...
The first proof of human-animal combat in Roman Britain also helps clarify and situate regional culture during this time period. “As tangible witnesses to spectacles in Britain’s Roman ...