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Combat

A detail from a third-century mosaic depicting two gladiators in combat from the House of Gladiators on Cyprus.

The Surprising Roots of Ancient Rome's Gladiator Fights

The quintessential Roman spectacle, originally a way to honor the dead, was not Roman in origin.

Nicky Nielsen January 9, 2024

A ferocious tiny dancer.

Male Mangrove Crabs Have a Taunting Victory Dance

These moves put the "man" in "mangrove crab."

Natasha Frost November 13, 2017

Watch Two Guys in China Duel With Fireworks

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Rooster.

Cara Giaimo February 1, 2017

See What Soldiers Around the World Eat When in the Field

A corner of YouTube is dedicated to unboxing combat rations.

Urvija Banerji April 20, 2016

Live shot, mid-tinku

Tinku

A giant, bloody battle rages throughout the Bolivian Andes each year.

Gladiator School's leaders is full garb

Rome's Gladiator School

This historic recreationist school churns out warriors that may very well have had a fighting chance in Rome's pits of the day.