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Headless Gladiators of York

It remains one of the grisliest finds in ancient archaeology: the skeletons of over 80 battle-scarred men, many of them ritualistically decapitated and then buried nearly 2,000 years ago in York, England. Who were these people? Now, after more than a decade, a team of archaeologists and scientists believe they've finally solved the mystery. Could this site actually be the largest gladiatorial cemetery ever found? Join us as we apply modern day technology to reveal the secrets hidden in these ancient bones and remains of the Roman Empire.

English
  • Originally Aired May 15, 2017
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network Smithsonian Channel
  • Created September 8, 2021 by
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  • Modified September 8, 2021 by
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