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Gladiators: Myths vs Reality

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Retiarius Experience

This chapter delves into the electrifying atmosphere of the Coliseum from the perspective of a Retiarius gladiator, highlighting the intense expectations to perform for the audience, including the emperor. It vividly outlines the dramatic entrance into the arena, the engagement with fervent spectators, and the theatricality that characterized ancient Roman gladiatorial games.

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