The Colosseum’s Rise and Fall | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as...

55 min - Ancient Worlds - PBS

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