Much Has Been Written, Filmed, and Portrayed About the Gladiators

question 31

Essay

Much has been written, filmed, and portrayed about the gladiators and the arenas of Rome.Aside from the gory side of the games, did the arena symbolize other aspects of the Roman Empire?

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