Archaeologists in London say they're dug up dozens of skeletons without heads. They appear to be the remains of Roman Gladiators dating back to the first century A.D. Experts say the skeletons show deadly bites by lions, bears and tigers or other large animals.
Making Their Bones
Lions and Tigers and Bears
Left their bites and also some tears
On gladiators who fought without dread,
But nonetheless ended up dead.
And many more than one lost his head.
They toured the Roman Empire
And few ever lived to retire.
© 2010 Jim Gordon
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