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Gladiators' Sex Lives

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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The Decline of Gladiatorial Games and Christian Opposition

This chapter explores the cultural importance of gladiatorial games in ancient Rome and their decline due to the rise of Christianity. It examines the opposition from early Christians, the persistence of the games despite bans, and connections to modern blood sports.

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