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History Roman Empire's Gladiator Games
The Roman Empire's adoption of gladiator games for entertainment was a complex phenomenon with roots in ancient Etruscan and Roman funeral rites. According to historians at the University of Chicago, gladiatorial games originated in the rites of sacrifice due to the spirits of the dead and the need to propitiate them with offerings of blood. This blog post explores the history and significance of gladiator games in ancient Rome.
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