New discoveries and cutting-edge research reveal the origins of the greatest monument built by the Roman Empire - the Colosseum. Investigations across Italy explore the roots of this symbol of Roman power and the gladiator games that were held there. New archaeological findings at the Colosseum uncover evidence revealing the true extent of the structure and how it may have looked at its opening games. New discoveries and cutting-edge research reveal the history of Rome's Colosseum and its intricate relationship with the empire that created it. Combining the latest archaeological evidence from the Colosseum itself, with clues from ancient sites in Europe and North Africa, we explore the building's extraordinary archaeological and cultural history, and its role in Rome's rise and fall. Rok: 2024