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Working in Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
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Archaeological Evidence for Roman Women Gladiators
Ancient sources suggest women gladiators fought in the Roman Arena. But does archaeological evidence really tell us more about female gladiators?
Tantalising descriptions of women...
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