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Bite marks can be seen on the man's pelvis.

History

Bite marks on York skeleton reveal first evidence of ‘gladiators’ fighting lions

A skeleton recovered from an intriguing Roman-era cemetery in England may mark the first physical evidence of combat between gladiators and animals, according to new research.

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Books

Gilgamesh: A New English Version

Gilgamesh is considered one of the masterpieces of world literature, but until now there has not been a version that is a superlative literary text in its own right.

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Music

Nadine Sierra & Pretty Yende – Delibes: Lakmé / Flower Duet

Pretty Yende and Nadine Sierra, two of the brightest stars in the operatic firmament, join forces for a varied programme of arias and duets celebrating and reflecting on the joys and challenges of life.

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Bite marks on York skeleton reveal first evidence of ‘gladiators’ fighting lions

Gilgamesh: A New English Version

Nadine Sierra & Pretty Yende – Delibes: Lakmé / Flower Duet

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