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Circus Maximus [ˈmæksɪməs] n (Historical Terms) an amphitheatre in Rome, used in ancient times for chariot races, public games, etc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But Carnahan insists that this circus of Circus Maximus mayhem has solid underlying ideas. While in Rome, they also attend the Circus Maximus and are shocked and sickened by its brutality. Allowing for some creative anachronism, it's easy to imagine Nero conducting a similar flyover of the Circus Maximus in Rome, then forcing the charioteers to pose with him in front of the Imperial Eagle as he harangued the masses while distributing sparsiones (imperial gifts of grain and money) to the crowd. |
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