Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

I’m not quite sure what you were expecting from an arena which had its last show 1500 years ago.

Learning about the past doesn’t mean we think the practices that existed back then were good. For most people it’s about curiosity and understanding how the world of today came to be (and Ancient Rome is an important part of that story in the western world).




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: