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EPISODE 31 Gladiators in Ancient Rome (Part 2): The Spirit of the Gladiator

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The Paradox of Violence and Condemnation

The chapter discusses the contradictory attitudes towards violent entertainment, examining how people can morally condemn it yet still be fascinated by it. It explores the portrayal of violence in movies, gladiatorial combat, and video games, highlighting the paradoxical relationship between violence and condemnation in ancient Rome and modern media.

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