Cutting-edge research reveals how Rome's emperors used the Colosseum to unite vast provinces and drive their empire to the peak of its power. Archaeologists dig beneath the Colosseum itself to reveal the true extent of the Roman games, discover the secrets of the gladiators, and unearth the remains of ancient beasts whose slaughter was at the centre of Rome's most iconic landmark. 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
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