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

The first Roman skeleton discovered with a "lion bite", thought to be from a gladiatorial battle in York, is now on display at DIG in ...

The first Roman skeleton discovered with a "lion bite", thought to be from a gladiatorial battle in York, is now on display at DIG in ...

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

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