Circus Maximus
Americannoun
noun
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In the Roman Empire, the games at the Circus Maximus were an amusement and a distraction, a token to the proles as a substitute for being able to exercise any political power.
From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025
A summer show at Rome’s ancient Circus Maximus stadium site, for which Scott’s current tour is named, had locals reporting a possible earthquake.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2023
When Travis Scott asked Rome to make some noise at the Circus Maximus on Monday, Rome cheerfully complied.
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2023
News of the tour comes a day after Scott performed at the historic Circus Maximus in Rome, alongside surprise guest Kanye West.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023
His temple was outside the pomerium on the Aventine side of the Circus Maximus.
From The Religion of Numa And Other Essays on the Religion of Ancient Rome by Carter, Jesse Benedict
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