The ancient drawings reveal kids of that generation were also exposed to “extreme forms of violence,” which is a concern still today with video games and movies.
A new discovery in Italy suggests children in ancient Rome drew violent images from the events of their daily lives. Experts say the children used to witness gladiator fights and hunting scenes and later sketched them on their mansions' walls.The findings came during restoration work at the famous Pompeii archaeological park.
"Probably one or more of the children who played in this courtyard … had witnessed fights in the amphitheater, thus coming into contact with an extreme form of spectacularized violence, which could also include executions of criminals and slaves," Zuchtriegel said.
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