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Cestus
...pectacle and entertainment, further popularized the use of cestus in their gladiatorial games. * [[Gladiatorial Games]]

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Gladiator
...cle and entertainment that was both brutal and popular. The first recorded gladiatorial games were held in 264 BC by [[Decimus Junius Brutus Scaeva]] to honor his ...the spread of Christianity, which opposed such bloodsports. The last known gladiatorial fight took place in 404 AD.

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Amphitheatre
...in various cultures, especially in Ancient Rome, where they were used for gladiatorial contests, public spectacles, and theatrical performances. ...owcasing the engineering prowess of the Romans. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, mock sea battles, executions, and dramas based on C

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Retiarius
...or and reliance on skill and agility, was often seen as the epitome of the gladiatorial ideal, embodying both the physical prowess and the mortal peril of the aren ...e retiarius has endured as one of the most iconic representations of Roman gladiatorial combat. Modern depictions in film, literature, and video games often highli

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Colosseum
Throughout its active use, the Colosseum hosted [[gladiatorial contests]], mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of fa ...structure is also a poignant monument to the Roman spectators' thirst for gladiatorial combat and public spectacles, reflecting the complex social dynamics of anc

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Arena
...an arena dates back to the Roman Empire, where it was primarily used for [[gladiatorial combat]], public spectacles, and other forms of entertainment. Today, arena ...t arenas were central to Roman public life, serving not only as venues for gladiatorial games but also for public speeches, executions, and dramas based on Classic

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Blood sport
...s can be traced back to ancient times. In [[ancient Rome]], for example, [[gladiatorial combat]] often involved fights between humans and animals, and these events

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Venatio
...nationes were part of the [[ludi]], or public games, which also included [[gladiatorial combat]] and [[chariot racing]]. These events were sponsored by [[Roman emp

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Cales
...thousands of spectators. The amphitheater hosted various events, including gladiatorial contests and theatrical performances, providing entertainment for the city'

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Lugdunum
...ould accommodate up to 20,000 spectators, hosted various events, including gladiatorial games and theatrical performances. It was a testament to the city's vibrant

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Culture of ancient Rome
Entertainment in Ancient Rome was varied and included [[Gladiatorial games]], chariot races, theater, and public baths. The Colosseum and Circus

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Thumb signal
...Rome|Roman]] times, where a thumbs-up from the crowd or an emperor during gladiatorial matches was believed to mean life, while a thumbs-down signified death. How

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Roman amphitheatre
...Empire]], coinciding with the decline of the empire itself. The last known gladiatorial games were held in the 5th century. Many amphitheatres were abandoned and f

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Applause
...ress pleasure or approval in public gatherings, such as the [[theatre]], [[gladiatorial games]], and political events. The intensity and duration of the applause c

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Music of ancient Rome
...te and was used in a wider array of contexts, including the [[theatre]], [[gladiatorial games]], and [[Christian]] worship.

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Gory
...t and entertainment, tracing back to ancient times. Early examples include gladiatorial combat in Roman arenas and the graphic portrayal of battles and divine retr

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Commodus
...s saw himself as the reincarnation of [[Hercules]], often participating in gladiatorial combats, which scandalized the Roman aristocracy and undermined the dignity

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Forum (Roman)
...s]] and [[elections]]; the venue for public speeches, criminal trials, and gladiatorial matches; and the nucleus of commercial affairs. Here statues and monuments

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Consensual homicide
...imes permitted under specific circumstances. For example, in ancient Rome, gladiatorial combat was a form of consensual homicide where individuals willingly engage

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Third Servile War
The defeat of Spartacus' rebellion did not end the practice of gladiatorial games, which continued to be a popular form of entertainment in Rome until

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