72 ⟶ Construction of the Colosseum Begins

Vespasian starts the building of the Colosseum; the amphithe...
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🎭 Nero's Attempt to Curtail Gladiatorial Games

Nero attempts to prohibit the gladiatorial games.⟶
Nero's Attempt to Curtail Gladiatorial Games (54)
Roman EmpireNeroGladiatorial GamesEntertainmentSocial ReformAncient romePublic SpectacleImperial Rule
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🐎 Life of Roman Charioteer Flavius Scorpus

Flavius Scorpus, Roman charioteer (approximate date)⟶
Life of Roman Charioteer Flavius Scorpus (69)
Roman EmpireAncient romeGladiatorial GamesCircus MaximusEntertainmentSocietySports
ItalyItaly

🏟️ Construction of the Colosseum Begins

Vespasian starts the building of the Colosseum; the amphitheatre is used for gladiatorial games and public spectacles, such as sea battles, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas of Classical mythology.⟶
Construction of the Colosseum Begins (72)
Roman EmpireAncient romeArchitectureGladiatorial GamesVespasianEntertainment
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⚱️ Death of Caenis, Mistress of Vespasian

Caenis, Roman slave and secretary of Antonia Minor (mother of Emperor Claudius) and mistress of Emperor Vespasian⟶
Death of Caenis, Mistress of Vespasian (79)
Roman EmpireAncient romeVespasianSlavery
ItalyItaly

🐎 Death of Roman Charioteer Flavius Scorpus

Flavius Scorpus, Roman charioteer (b. c. AD 68)⟶
Death of Roman Charioteer Flavius Scorpus (99)
Roman EmpireCircus MaximusGladiatorial GamesEntertainmentSportAncient rome
ItalyItaly

🛁 Construction Begins on the Baths of Caracalla

217: Baths of Caracalla.⟶
Construction Begins on the Baths of Caracalla (212)
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