9 Surprising Facts About the Gladiators in Ancient Rome
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4They Started Out as a Funeral Ritual
Historical records indicate that gladiator matches began as a crude form of human rituals at funerals.
Nobleman or royalty would force slaves to fight to the death as part of a funeral service. Once this gained popularity, it transcended into public displays and matches.
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