Late Roman Decrees Uncover Military System Behind Amphitheater Animal Spectacles
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Late Roman decrees uncover military system behind amphitheater animal spectacles
A study on Roman law by the Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the regulations and complex imperial logistics governing the capture, transport and safety of animals used in spectacles in the Roman Empire—which were far more popular than gladiatorial combat.
How Rome’s Army Supplied Wild Animals for Arena Spectacles
Wild animal shows were among the most popular forms of entertainment in the Roman Empire. Behind the dramatic scenes in the arena was a highly organized system involving imperial laws, military units, local governments, and long-distance transport. A new study from Carlos III University of Madrid examines how Roman authorities controlled the capture and movement […]
Behind the animal herts of Roman amphitheatre stood far more than the arena: An analysis of late antiquity laws shows how military, provinces and imperial administration organized the capture and transport of exotic animals. The legal sources also provide indications of a possible state lion monopoly and conflicts over costs, security and misused animal transports. Getafe (Spain). In the Roman amphitheatres [...] The article How did Rome organiz…
Roman laws expose the hidden system behind Rome’s amphitheater animal hunts | Archaeology News Online Magazine
Roman amphitheaters hosted far more than gladiator fights. Animal hunts, known as venationes, drew large crowds across the empire. A new study from Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) examines the laws and state systems behind these shows. The research focuses on two imperial constitutions from Late Antiquity, preserved in the Theodosian Code and later […]
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