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Gladiators and Societal Strife in Pompeii
This chapter explores the cultural impact of gladiatorial games in Pompeii during 59 AD, focusing on the social and political tensions that led to a violent riot. It emphasizes how these events served as entertainment and a political tool, ultimately culminating in a ban on gladiatorial contests and reflecting the complex relationship between public spectacles, local governance, and community dynamics.
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