When asked why he chose to build the sets rather than shut down the famed Colosseum he said this to The Hollywood Reporter: It’s actually cheaper. Crazy, right? The Colosseum you see in the ...

Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.

Probably the most famous building associated with ancient Rome, the Colosseum was primarily a gladiatorial arena, but it also hosted dramas, reenactments, and public executions. Built from ...

Question for Goldman: How many people lived in Rome when the Colosseum was active as an arena? ~Angie Answer: Estimates vary, but the most reliable sources, based on the number of houses and ...