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Going to a gladiator battle in the Coliseum

It was in a London paper today that the head of the Coliseum, Forum and Palatine is developing a plan to stage gladiator battles on a new retractable metal floor with spectators in the original seats.

I get the impression that not all the wheels are on the wagon yet, and she said that the floor hasn't been designed yet but was confident that it would be.

Anybody heard any more?

Posted by
16699 posts

I heard they're going to throw captured pickpockets in there to do battle with selfie sticks.

Posted by
893 posts

Kathy,

I would pay to see that!!
Ha Ha

Nigel, if you see more, will you please keep us informed?
thanks

Posted by
438 posts

Seems like an unnecessary risk for something that has (mostly with some help) survived for 2,000 years. But given Kathy's suggestion...

What does the winner get? The right to use the selfie stick without complaints or free gelato?

Posted by
9064 posts

I think those gladiators posing for photos outside should be sent in to do battle. That would be worth 10 euro to see.