The Colosseum and its gladiatorial games stand as a symbol of Rome's power and reach for over a century until coins, recently discovered at the site, indicate an empire in crisis. What role does the Colosseum play in Rome's decline and fall? Investigations take archaeologists to ruins in Austria, Tunisia, and Rome, as they uncover the story of the empire's collapse. 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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