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The Colchester Vase Confirms the Existence of Gladiatorial Combat in Roman Britain
The Colchester Vase, dating from 160 to 200 AD, is a unique artifact that provides striking evidence of the existence of gladiatorial games in Camulodunum (modern-day Colchester), Roman Britain. Recent research has revealed that this ceramic piece is not merely a decorative object but a commissioned work documenting a local gladiatorial event. The remarkable inscriptions…