Friday, July 29, 2011

Relief found in W Turkey shows chariot race in ancient times

Hurriyet Daily News: "A relief depicting a 2,000-year-old chariot race scene and new gladiator names has been discovered at an archeological dig in Muğla, proving the area was an important center for sporting events."

'Roman gladiators' go on show in York

BBC News: "Skeletons thought to have been Roman gladiators are to go on show in York. The 1,800-year-old human remains were exhumed in the city over the past decade and will be displayed in an empty shop throughout the summer."