Daily Life in Ancient Rome Author: Wendy Frey In ancient Rome, sports stars sometimes died for their fans. The sports stars were fighters called gladiators. They fought against each other—and sometimes they fought against lions or other wild animals—while thousands of fans cheered. Gladiators could become rich and famous, or they could die a bloody and painful death. For the Romans, it was all part of the fun.
In this book you’ll learn about the Roman sports. You’ll also find out where the Romans lived. You’ll learn what they ate, and where they shopped. How were the ancient Romans like people today? How were they different?
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