http://channels.netscape.com/ns/news/packa...on/lionskeleton
Archaeologists have discovered a complete and undisturbed lion skeleton in an ancient Egyptian tomb near that of the boy king, Tutankhamun, the first such find ever. This is important because it shows the exalted reputation that lions enjoyed more than 3,000 years ago. No wonder they're called the king of the beasts.
Not really 100% Roman but i thought it was pretty neat