The Blood Sport of Ancient Rome: What "Beasts of the Colosseum" Reveals About Human Nature The sale of the documentary "Beasts of the Colosseum" to international buyers has reignited interest in the Venationes, ancient Rome's most brutal form of entertainment.
This captivating yet disturbing history holds valuable lessons about human nature and our relationship with the natural world.
Historian Katia Schörle notes that wild animals embodied both awe inspiring and terrifying aspects of the natural world.