A Tiny Gladiator Uncovered in England Tells of the Reach of Roman Celebrity
A 2,000-year-old copper knife handle depicting a gladiator will go on display at Hadrian’s Wall, in the north of England, ...
Rare gladiator-shaped knife handle gives insight into Roman celebrity culture
A rare knife handle in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered at Hadrian’s Wall in the north of England, shining a new ...
Rare 2,000-year-old Roman souvenir highlights ‘celebrity cult’ of the empire. See it
As actor Paul Mescal prepares to step into the laced-up sandals of Hollywood star Russell Crowe for a return to the Colosseum in Gladiator II, the discovery of a Roman artifact in England proves the ...
Roman knife handle discovery in England 'proof of gladiators' celebrity status'
The discovery of a 2,000-year-old knife handle in England featuring a gladiator suggests the enslaved fighters' celebrity ...