This woman battled beasts in Ancient Rome!
A new analysis of a mid-3rd century mosaic reveals the only known depiction of a female beast hunter. Sadly, it was blown up during WWI and only drawings remain.
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Mosaic depictions of a weapon-wielding female gladiator are the first physical evidence showing women in ancient Rome could be skilled beast hunters
