Crucifixion Became a Very Popular Roman Spectator Sport

The newly-discovered Lex Puteolana tablet helps us understand the ritual and economics of crucifixion in the Roman world. But it also reveals how it evolved into a spectator sport.

From the Series: Secrets: Crucifixion Mystery

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