Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators

Name: Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators
Released: 2026-01-28
Rating: 8

2026

Trailer

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?

Release Date

2026-01-28

Status

Released

Original Title

Queens of Combat: Rome's Female Gladiators

Runtime

55 min

Original Language

EN

Production Companies

PBS, Tomos TV, The WNET Group, Zinc Media, Raw Cut Productions

Overview

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?

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