Venatio means hunting in Latin. It was a type of entertainment in Roman amphitheaters involving the hunting and killing of wild animals. I loved westerns when I was a kid, at least as much as films set in ancient times. I guess one of the main reasons I love cinema is that it transports you to different times and to faraway places. I can still hear the chords of Ennio Morricone’s music in my ears, or I can see the chariot race of Ben-Hur if I close my eyes. Another amazing thing about cinema is that it doesn’t have boundaries. What if dinosaurs existed in ancient Roman times? I know it is crazy, but wouldn’t it be cool to see? Who doesn’t love dinosaurs anyways? Venatio is a personal project of mine where I try to imagine a bygone era in an unlikely scenario.

In the grand tradition of Roman amphitheater entertainment, where daring hunts and fierce battles unfolded before the eager eyes of the audience, Venatio reimagines this age-old spectacle in a way you've never seen before. Picture a world where the line between history and fantasy blurs, where gladiators face not only each other but also colossal, prehistoric creatures - dinosaurs! It's the Jurassic Park meets Gladiator experience you've been waiting for. As we craft this unique narrative, we are hard at work bringing the story to life with captivating illustrations that will transport you to this mesmerizing world. So, join us on this extraordinary journey as we venture into the past, rewriting history with a thrilling twist. Welcome to Venatio!