The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons.

The historic Roman Colosseum is facing backlash after partnering with Airbnb to bring gladiator "battles" back into the arena, and political figures in Italy are speaking out against the campaign.

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The discovery helps us understand the “spectacle culture” of ancient Rome. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a brutal clash between a lion and a gladiator in one of England’s most iconic ...

S22E7: The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum | Clip The Gladiator Match Rome Couldn’t Get Enough Of Among gladiator classes commonly seen in the ancient Roman ring, one of the more popular matchups were ...

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