First evidence of gladiator fight with lion seen in Roman-era skeleton We know from ancient texts that Roman gladiators fought lions, but physical evidence has been lacking until now DEA PICTURE ...

Researchers compared puncture marks on an 1,800-year-old skeleton in the UK to various animal bites, and concluded that the individual was likely bitten by a lion.

In April 2025, archaeologists announced the discovery of the first hard physical evidence of gladiatorial combat head-to-head against dangerous wild beasts.

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds. Updated: 6:54 AM EDT Apr 26, 2025 Editorial Standards ...

Bite marks on a 1,800-year-old skeleton from Roman Britain suggest that a gladiator was mauled to death by a large cat, possibly a lion, a new study reports. However, scholars who were not ...

A gruesome but fascinating discovery in an ancient cemetery near York has brought fresh light to the brutal world of Roman gladiators. For the first time in Europe, scientists have found physical ...

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