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Were there female gladiators in ancient Rome?

Several lines of evidence, including historical records and artistic depictions, suggest that female gladiators did exist in ...
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Atop Ancient Ruins, A Rock Opera About Emperor Nero Leaves Some Romans Unimpressed

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Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea’ at Lincoln Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Nero’s ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of “The Comet/Poppea,” an intriguing combination of Monteverdi’s 1643 opera “L’incoronazione di Poppea” and ...
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Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of “The Comet/Poppea,” an intriguing combination of Monteverdi’s 1643 opera “L’incoronazione di Poppea” and ...