The history and techniques of Pankration, an ancient Greek martial art, have had a significant impact on modern mixed martial ...

Walking into the ruins of an ancient tomb in southern Greece, archaeologists inadvertently joined a centuries-long tradition.

The beginning: Last year over Christmas vacation in Colorado, a pain in the back of Grant DePorter’s neck led to a trip to ...

The Rome Colosseum, Verona’s impressive arena – everyone knows Italy’s beloved ancient Roman amphitheatres ... or even repurposed in the most unusual of ways – including as sports grounds. In ...

The work, applied to a wall and not painted directly, portrays Gianluca Mancini and Paulo Dybala dressed as gladiators, wearing a red tunic with the writing SPQR, a symbol of ancient Rome.

On Saturday, the War in the Pacific National Historical Park and Acho Marianas welcomed Luis Ponz, a sling master from the ...

The lifestyle of elite professional sportsmen in ancient Greece and Rome was comparable to that of a celebrity ... city – gained public pensions after they retired from competitive sport. So keen were ...

Join archaeologist ‪Darius Arya‬ as he takes you on an immersive journey through the sports and entertainment venues of ancient Rome. From the grandeur of the Circus Maximus to the iconic Colosseum, ...

As gambling continues to grow and evolve, it is clear that this once-controversial pastime has cemented its place in the world of global entertainment.

As befits the Total War series, the historical setting is recreated with attention to detail. The world immediately greets ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...