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How did Romans relax? In the amphitheatre in Rome, called the Colosseum, gladiators fought to the death. Rich citizens often enjoyed themselves at parties, where they were entertained with music and readings of poetry. Plays, both tragedies and comedies, and pantomimes were performed in the theatres, and in the amphitheatres there were four-horse chariot races and gladiator shows. Gladiators fought each other armed with different kinds of weapons.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Ancient Rome