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369. The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death
The Rest Is History
Symbol of Rome in one place
The Colosseum is a symbol of Rome that embodies both grandeur and cruelty, showcasing the ambivalence of the ancient Roman civilization. While it serves as an ultimate sporty spectacle that dazzles and thrills, there is an inherent uneasiness due to its history of people fighting and dying for entertainment. This ambivalence introduces moral uncertainty about the Colosseum's historical role as an emblem of Rome. The juxtaposition of fascination and terror in the Colosseum mirrors the complexity of Roman civilization, symbolizing both inspiring grandeur and unsettling cruelty.
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