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The Gladiators

Ancient Civilisations

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The Dark Spectacle of Gladiatorial Combat

This chapter explores the brutal world of gladiatorial games in ancient Rome, detailing the execution methods and the crowd's role in determining a gladiator's fate. It also reveals the surprising fact that many gladiators had a lower mortality rate due to their potential for survival and freedom through successful combat.

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