How were gladiators portrayed in ancient Rome?

Re:How were gladiators portrayed in ancient Rome? by 0xdeadbeefbabe on Monday September 25, 2023 @01:38PM (#37647666)

> They’re both fabulously wealthy societies that nevertheless tolerated immense inequality.

This. Because we tolerated an article equating Rome to the USA. I still can't get tickets to any gladiator matches. Hockey has become gentler too.

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Re:How were gladiators portrayed in ancient Rome? by CobrastanJorji on Monday September 25, 2023 @02:07PM (#37648100)

The USA, like many countries, loves equating itself to Rome. We've been doing it from day 1. Look at our buildings. Look at the Society of the Cincinnati. All our mottos are in Latin (except "In God We Trust," which we picked up in the 1950s and kept in English presumably because foreign languages were for commies). Comparing oneself to Rome is a beloved hobby of nations around the world.

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