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From gladiator fights to public executions, the Roman Empire’s cruelty was legendary. Discover the reasons behind their violent practices. Marianne Faithfull, British singer and Rolling Stones ...

Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization. Given they belonged to such a civilized and sophisticated society, the Romans’ deep ...

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Although it may have seemed civilized to certain people at certain times, the Roman Empire was built on brute force and military strength. Local inhabitants obeyed Roman rule because the ...

The Roman emperor Nero is known as one of history’s most brutal and eccentric leaders. He is said to have killed his mother, stepbrother and wives, persecuted Christians and squandered a fortune ...