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  1. Theatre

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    Roman Spectacle
    Roman theatre absorbed and adapted Greek forms, though it rapidly emphasized spectacle over philosophical depth. Roman dramatic genres included fabula palliata (Atellan farces) and the more grandiose tragedies of Seneca. Crucially, Roman entertainment integrated arena sports and [public executions](/entrie…