guy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Here’s an interesting article describing how the Romans converted the home of the Spartans into a living theme park. The Romans admired the Spartans, especially their militaristic culture. Wealthy Romans and Greeks, including Plutarch and Cicero, visited Sparta to observe its customs and rituals. https://greekreporter.com/2025/03/18/rome-greece-sparta-theme-park/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidoLaMoto Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 (edited) "Well, I didn't know that."--Dick Martin Isn't that really analogous to tourist attractions now like Williamsburg re-enacting colonial life or lumberjack demonstration shows here in WI? ...and speaking of WI, The Dells (billing itself as " Water Park Capital of the World" has its Mt Olympus theme park with a Trojan Horse and Coliseum - https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g60403-i22013339-Wisconsin_Dells_Wisconsin.html Edited March 18 by guidoLaMoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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