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?
Secrets of the Dead: Queens of Combat is a production of Tomos TV (part of Zinc Media Group), in association with the WNET Group and Raw Cut Distribution. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Directed and produced by Susannah Ward. For Secrets of the Dead: Julian Lim is producer; Benjamin Phelps is senior supervising producer; Stephanie Carter is executive producer; Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
Series funding for Secrets of the Dead is provided by public television viewers.