Terry Jones quotes Seneca and Cicero to demonstrate the views on entertainment and horror held by the Ancient Romans, and why gladiator battles were seen as distinct from murder on the grounds of glory and pride. Interesting video from BBC history show ‘Gladiators: The Brutal Truth’.

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