Secrets of the Dead

S23E03 Queens of Combat

Could women have secretly fought alongside men as gladiators in Ancient Rome? A team of experts scours Europe for proof, blending historical records, archaeological digs, and forensic science. Their search leads them across the continent, hunting for conclusive evidence that female warriors once battled in the arena. If they succeed in confirming a woman gladiator’s existence, what secrets might be uncovered about her training, her weapons, and her fate?