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Narrator: The emperor's beast hunts also serve Another vital function for romans. - One of the most remarkable aspects Of gladiatorial fighting
in ancient rome When it comes
to these exotic animals, Whether it be giraffes
or rhinos Or lions or tigers or the like, Is that the meat from the dead animals Was given out to the people of rome, And this seems to have been a real crowd-pleaser, But also seems to have actually made An impact on the nutrition of the roman people. It was an important source of protein That they could count on. ♪ ♪ - You have been invited by the emperor To eat with him, to drink with him, To share in the games with him. You remember the emperor
that gave you lion burgers
in ancient rome When it comes
to these exotic animals, Whether it be giraffes
or rhinos Or lions or tigers or the like, Is that the meat from the dead animals Was given out to the people of rome, And this seems to have been a real crowd-pleaser, But also seems to have actually made An impact on the nutrition of the roman people. It was an important source of protein That they could count on. ♪ ♪ - You have been invited by the emperor To eat with him, to drink with him, To share in the games with him. You remember the emperor
that gave you lion burgers
Full Transcript
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Narrator: The emperor's
beast hunts also serve
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Another vital function
for romans.
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- One of the most
remarkable aspects
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Of gladiatorial fighting
in ancient rome
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When it comes
to these exotic animals,
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Whether it be giraffes
or rhinos
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Or lions or tigers
or the like,
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Is that the meat
from the dead animals
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Was given out
to the people of rome,
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And this seems to have been
a real crowd-pleaser,
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But also seems
to have actually made
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An impact on the nutrition
of the roman people.
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It was an important source
of protein
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That they could count on.
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♪ ♪
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- You have been invited
by the emperor
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To eat with him,
to drink with him,
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To share in the games
with him.
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You remember the emperor
that gave you lion burgers.
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Movie Summary
It showcases the rise and fall of the Roman Empire through the Colosseum, one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity.
![[crowd cheers] - Colosseum](https://clip.cafe/img400/crowd-cheers-s84.jpg)
![- [grunting] - Colosseum](https://clip.cafe/img400/grunting-s1842.jpg)
