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Science · RomeFor citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for many of the gladiators and animals involved, it was a fight for survival. A new study published in Antiquity provides the first direct evidence that brown bears were used in the gladiatorial arena, giving us a grim look at the brutal treatment they endured.See the Story
Fossil Skull Provides First Direct Evidence that Bears Fought in Roman Amphitheaters
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