Gladiator skeleton reveals violence of Roman games

An 1,800-year-old skeleton recently exhumed in the United Kingdom bears marks of serious injuries linked to gladiator combat.

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The bones testify to the bloody spectacles of Roman times and the living conditions of fighters.

This archaeological discovery sheds light on violent practices and the organization of ancient games.

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