And, as with modern social media, sex sold. Graffiti that can be seen on the walls of Pompeii says, “Celadus the Thracian gladiator is the delight of all the girls”, while another graffito ...

There were five types of gladiator, each with their own unique weapons. The Mirmillones were heavily armed and wore helmets decorated with fish, while the Thracians carried just a shield and ...

Discovered in 1982 near the village of Sveshtari, this 3rd-century BC Thracian tomb reflects the fundamental structural principles of Thracian cult buildings. The tomb has a unique architectural decor ...

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

To some it's the Valley of the Thracian Kings, to others, the Valley of the Damask rose. In early June, Bettany Hughes joined the rose pickers at dawn to find out what makes the valley so special.

Their insurrection came to be known as the Third Servile War, or the Gladiators’ War. Leading his army of runaway slaves, which has been estimated to have reached 100,000 men, Spartacus defeated ...