The Gladiators
Ancient Civilisations
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The Decline of Gladiatorial Games
This chapter examines the Roman fascination with gladiatorial games, linking it to deeper societal issues such as power and toxic masculinity. It also discusses the gradual decline of these games in the 4th century, spurred by economic changes and the rise of Christianity, while previewing the next episode's focus on the eruption of Vesuvius.
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