Archaeologists in Pompeii, Italy uncovered ancient drawings on a wall dated to around 2,000 years ago.
The drawings were doodles made by children and depicted violent scenes of gladiators and hunters.
Experts believe the children who drew them were exposed to real violence in arenas and amphitheaters as entertainment in ancient Roman times.
While violence in media is debated today, archaeologists note that in ancient Rome, children directly witnessed real bloodshed as a normal form of entertainment.
Analysis of the primitive drawing style indicated the artists were between 5-7 years old.
The discovery provides insights into what childhood was like in ancient Roman society and how even young children were exposed to graphic violence.
Archaeologists say it helps illustrate that issues around exposing children to violence are not new and have historical precedence dating back 2000 years.
Source: Fox News
