Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators
8
2 Reviews
2026
55min
What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts searches for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, archaeology, and forensic investigation, journey across Europe in a quest for answers. If a female gladiator's existence can be proven definitively, what can we learn about their lives?
Storyline
What if women were hidden among the ranks of Ancient Rome’s fearsome gladiators? A group of experts searches for evidence to prove women once fought in the arena just like men. Combining history, archaeology, and forensic investigation, journey across Europe in a quest for answers. If a female gladiator's existence can be proven definitively, what can we learn about their lives?
Released
28 January 2026
Runtime
55min
Director
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
PBS, Tomos TV, The WNET Group, Zinc Media, Raw Cut Productions
Cast
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