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 ...

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

The skeleton of a man, who was between the ages of 26 and 35 when he died, was found with bite marks from a large cat — likely a lion — on the pelvis. The man died and was buried in a grave ...

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 ...

A bite from a lion likely led to the demise of a gladiator, new research finds Updated: 3:54 AM PDT Apr 26, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Ashley Strickland, CNN ...

The skeleton of a man, who was between the ages of 26 and 35 when he died, was found with bite marks from a large cat — likely a lion — on the pelvis. The man died and was buried in a grave ...

The skeleton of a man, who was between the ages of 26 and 35 when he died, was found with bite marks from a large cat — likely a lion — on the pelvis. The man died and was buried in a grave between ...