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A bizarre collection of fossils, taxidermy and artworks amassed in a stately home are set to be auctioned on 13 May. The ...
For the first time, bite marks made by a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been identified on the bones of what is ...
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a brutal clash between a lion and a gladiator in one of England’s most iconic ...
Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination.
Archaeologists recently discovered proof of a gladiatorial fight with a lion in an unexpected tourist destination: the city ...
The Ormoti lion pride finishes their feast on a zebra foal at sundown.
Recent bioarchaeological and osteological analysis of a skeleton excavated from a Roman cemetery outside the city of York, ...
A forensic artist has recreated the face of the Roman gladiator who was mauled by a lion in York. Last week, scientists ...
Historians have long believed that ancient humans fought animals in arena battles, but no definitive evidence has been found ...
Tardigrades (aka "water bears") are micro-animals that can survive in the harshest conditions: extreme pressure, extreme ...
Archaeologists have uncovered the first direct evidence of Roman gladiators fighting lions. Discover the shocking details ...
New research on a skeleton of a gladiator that was found in York in 2004 shows the distinctive markings of lion's teeth.