Roman Revelry: The bet of a lifetime!
Roman Revelry: The bet of a lifetime! Play for real Play for real The anticipation in the air is electric as the two Roman gladiators face off in the sand-covered Colosseum. They circle each other warily, feinting and dodging, looking for an opening. Suddenly, one of them strikes, landing a powerful hit on his opponent's shoulder. The injured fighter retaliates with a flurry of punches, but it's too late – his adversary has already withdrawn to safety. This fight is just one of many taking place today as part of the week-long Roman Revelry festival. For Romans, this is the biggest event of the year, and people have come from far and wide to take part in the revelry. There are games and food and wine aplenty, as well as music and dancing. And of course, there are the gladiatorial games – a chance for ordinary citizens to see real-life combat up close. Most people are here simply to enjoy themselves, but for some it's all about making money. Gambling is a huge...