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ROME, ITALY - APRIL 19: An actor dressed as ancient gladiator wears a mask as he gets ready for a commemorative parade marking the 2,768th anniversary of the founding of Rome on April 19, 2015 in Rome, Italy. The birth of Rome is celebrated in the capital annually, with actors dressed as denizens of ancient Rome taking part in parades and re-enactments of the ancient Roman Empire. According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC in an area surrounded by seven hills. (Photo by Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images)

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 19:  An actor dressed as ancient gladiator wears a mask as he gets ready for a commemorative parade marking the 2,768th anniversary of the founding of Rome on April 19, 2015 in Rome, Italy. The birth of Rome is celebrated in the capital annually, with actors dressed as denizens of ancient Rome taking part in parades and re-enactments of the ancient Roman Empire. According to legend, Rome was founded by Romulus in 753 BC in an area surrounded by seven hills.  (Photo by Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images)