Cruelty and civilization

Description:

"The great spectacles of ancient Rome were not merely casual entertainment, a matter of choice for the audience, like the modern theatre. Under the Empire, the games became a public opiate and gave the daily life of Rome its rhythm and lustre. From one year to the next, the Roman citizens lived in anticipation of the games; they provided excitement and helped the citizens forget the mediocrity of their own condition and their lack of political power."

subjects: Games,  Social life and customs,  Circus,  Gladiators,  Spelen (evenementen),  Gladiateurs,  Romeinse oudheid,  Manners and customs,  Gladiatorenspiel,  Civilisation,  Spectacles et divertissements,  Gladiatoren,  Jeux,  Historia antiga,  Geweld,  Roma (costume e cotidiano),  Games, rome,  Rome, social life and customs,  Cirque,  SPORTS & RECREATION,  History,  Former Soviet Republics

Places: Rome