Opinion: Do as the Romans did

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As though Rome didn’t have enough real things to see, here come plans for a Disney-style theme park, with the theme being -- Rome. This supposedly family-friendly park would have rides and attractions that are all about experiencing ancient Rome. Considering the subject, I can’t help wondering exactly what those family rides and attractions would be?

‘Family Gladiator Fights’?

‘Lunch with the Lions’?

‘Leader Assassination Pavilion’?

Other thoughts?

The image from the movie ‘Gladiator’ -- Hollywood’s vision of an ancient Roman playground -- is courtesy of Jaap Buitendijk/AP Photo.