Take Marcus Antonius Exochus, whose story is told on his tombstone. Though much of his life and death remains a mystery, it is known that he traveled from his home of Alexandria, Egypt, to Rome in ...

In Turkey, archaeologists unearthed a tomb seemingly belonging to a Roman gladiator of the third century B.C., but were surprised to find the remains of 12 individuals inside.

Gladiator 2 continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul ...

Ancient Egyptians Had Their Very Own Ouija Board “The game of fifty-eight holes is one of the longest recognized games of antiquity,” the study authors wrote, “but also one of the least ...

A new Gladiator 2 featurette has revealed more about the grand scale of the historical sequel. The 'Making of an Epic' ...

Popular media, such as the 2000 film "Gladiator," often depict Roman gladiators in gory battles that don't end until at least one of the fighters is slain. But in real life, did gladiators really ...

Channel 5 has commissioned a brand-new two-part series on the Colosseum, hosted by presenter and historian Dan Snow.

Almost 25 years since it first released, you'd be hard-pressed to find a historical action movie better than Gladiator ... in the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome as he seeks his freedom.