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Gladiator tales
History Extra podcast
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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