| Autor: |
DAHM, MURRAY |
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History of War; 2024, Issue 138, p66-69, 4p, 5 Color Photographs |
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The article explores the ancient Roman tradition of naumachia, which were staged naval battles held on artificial lakes. These battles were a form of entertainment for the Roman audience and were often funded by politicians or emperors. The most famous naumachia was built by Emperor Augustus and involved 30 ships and thousands of men reenacting a famous naval battle. The article also discusses the debate surrounding whether the Colosseum was actually flooded for these events and mentions other locations where naumachia took place. The practice of naumachia continued to be popular and was used by rulers and aristocracy to connect themselves to the glory of ancient Rome. [Extracted from the article] |
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