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Gladiatoren im Kolosseum by Eugène Delacroix (Public Domain) — 08 May 2023

Big Cats For The Fat Cats Of Ancient Rome

*By Caroline Freema...*

*History & Tradition*

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Emperor Caracalla kept a favorite lion, Acinaces, as a pet, but not all Romans’ obsession for big feline predators boded well for the animals. “It is believed that a dying lion bites the earth and surrenders a tear upon its death” wrote the...
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Bloody gladiator sports at the Colosseum ( Gasi/ Adobe Stock) — 13 Feb 2023

Are You Not Entertained? A Take On Professional Sports, Philosophy and Wargames In Ancient Rome

*By Scott Williams*

*History & Tradition, Politics & Social Structure, Philosophy & Spirituality, Health & Well-being*

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The poet Juvenal berated the Roman people for allowing themselves to be seduced by slimy politicians who bought their votes with free wheat and expensive circus games: “Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have...
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Gladiators

Big Cats For The Fat Cats Of Ancient Rome

Are You Not Entertained? A Take On Professional Sports, Philosophy and Wargames In Ancient Rome