HistoryExtra

Ancient Roman theatre was a powerful weapon of empire, so why were actors' lives so tragic?

They performed before thousands and could become celebrities, yet actors in ancient Rome were stripped of their civic rights.
Business Insider

Pompeii find reveals the secrets of life as a slave in Ancient Rome, frozen in time for almost 2,000 years by volcanic eruption

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IFLScience

Were There Female Gladiators In Ancient Rome?

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The Conversation

In Ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins achieved power most women were denied – but at great cost

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Yahoo

Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Pack up your dusty sandals and brutal weapons, folks. It's time for "Gladiator II" and our collective return to glorious if savage ancient Rome. (And if you're really into it, "Gladiator III" could be ...