Historian Alexander Mariotti emphasizes that gladiator fights served as the "greatest political tool of its time," showcasing their importance in ancient Roman society.
PhD candidate Olivia Stowell draws parallels between gladiators and modern reality TV, arguing that both genres provide entertainment by featuring competition for public enjoyment.
Juvenal's saying, "bread and circuses," reflects the Roman populace's desire for basic needs fulfilled through entertainment, allowing them to disengage from political matters.
Vespasian, who commissioned the Colosseum, realized the necessity of appealing to the masses through grain distribution and gladiator games during tumultuous political times.
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