HISTORY

I was watching a video talking about the Roman Colosseum and Forum Something inside me tells me that what they say in the video about these places isn't correct In fact it very strongly disagrees with what it being said Firstly, the Colosseum wasn't gladiators "fighting to the death". They played all types of arena sports. Including games similar to modern Rugby (that has roots originating in Mayan culture as well) They mistake and misinterpret the bloodshed in much the same way that Mayan sport was misinterpreted They didn't have their heads cut off if they lost. They had tables and ranking systems, like any other modern sport. If they lost the games, they would lose their spot at the "head of the competition", meaning they would love down the ladder The Emperor didn't decide who lived or died. The Umpires decided what was allowed and what wasn't. Just like referees, umpires and officials in modern sport The "Lions" were mascots. Simil...