#28 – Gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome | Latin Texts 4

There is, as they say, nothing new under the sun. As the UFC is gaining

popularity, and discussions arise regarding its role as entertainment, it

can be useful to look to the Romans and their gladiatorial games, which

though dramatically different, nevertheless, relate in spirit to the modern

equivalents. Listen to the audio of the Latin text and follow along with

the transcription.