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Gladiator tales

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The Integration of Gladiatorial Culture in Roman Britain

This chapter delves into the historical importance of gladiatorial games in Britain and their ties to Roman culture. Through the narrative of a centurion named Sextus Marcianus, it highlights the brutality and normalization of these combat events within the Roman Empire.

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