Roman Gladiators DID Fight Bears: First Fossil Evidence From Serbia | Ancient Origins

First fossil evidence confirms Roman gladiators fought bears in amphitheaters. 1,700-year-old skull from Serbia reveals traumatic injuries and captivity signs from brutal spectacles.

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