Stuart Basson Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Interesting bit in today's Torygraph about the technical operation of the Colosseum (the Roman one..). Its at http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml...4/ixportal.html but you may need to "log in." Includes the obervation that "The system was run by teams of trained slaves who faced being fed to the animals if their timing went awry." Plus ca change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lightnix Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 "The system was run by teams of trained slaves who faced being fed to the animals if their timing went awry." Plus ca change...Good point, although I suppose that modern welfare regulations mean we at least get eaten by animals that have been properly cared for :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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