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A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
Could the discovery of a third portrait of William Shakespeare be a genuine article?
The chance discovery of a jade artifact unearths an ancient Chinese city.
Scientists study medieval bubonic plague victims in hopes of preventing future outbreaks.
See how secret letters written by Mary, Queen of Scots, were finally decoded.
The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the post-war life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of former Nazi art dealer Bruno Lohse.
Priceless artifacts in Laos reveal holy sites from the early days of the Khmer Empire.
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A professor seeks to prove Arthurian legends have roots in actual British history.
Iron smelting at a temple site may have inspired the legend of King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur.
New evidence suggests an amphitheater became a stronghold linked to Arthur’s Round Table.
Did Cirencester remain the center of a prosperous post-Roman kingdom in the time of King Arthur?
New dating shows a Roman villa mosaic was laid in the 5th century, reshaping post-Roman Britain.
A Roman military belt bearing a dragon design may hint at the military roots of King Arthur.
Experts search for evidence that female gladiators once existed in Ancient Rome.
Once thought an athlete, this Roman statuette may depict a female gladiator in combat pose.
A Roman oil lamp shows two female gladiators fighting like men—strong visual proof women fought.
This rare depiction may be the greatest surviving monument to women in the Roman arena.
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