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John Camkiran
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One can scarcely imagine the thrill of witnessing 'naumachiae'—staged naval battles held in Roman amphitheatres. The rapid transition between water- and land-based performances seems to have been a major draw, a testament to both the scrupulous demands of Rome's spectators and the technical prowess of its engineers.
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BitReg
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That is nuts!
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John Camkiran
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Such lavish displays are usually a top signal for empires.
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