Deadly games in Roman Dorchester? Gladiator shows and beastly spectacles in Britannia

Schedule

Thu Apr 24 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

66 High West Street, DT1 1JP Dorchester, United Kingdom | Dorchester, EN

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Join Dr John Pearce for a talk that explores the reality of gladiatorial spectacles and reveals the grim truths behind these celebrated events at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery on Thursday 24 April, 6:00pm – 7:00pm.
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66 High West Street, DT1 1JP Dorchester, United Kingdom, 66 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1XA, United Kingdom,Dorchester, Dorset

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Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

Host or Publisher Dorset Museum & Art Gallery

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