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Welcome to the Colosseum. More than anything else, it reminded me of Ohio State’s football stadium, the Horseshoe. Amphitheaters were used to keep the people of the Roman Empire happy through free games. Contrary to what I have always thought, there were not a lot of Christians killed here. A lot of Christians were executed in Rome, but probably not here. As I said before, they were most likely killed in the Circus, where the chariot races were held.

• Published April 23, 2013 at 4512 × 2480 in Roma