Colosseum
Colosseum

Colosseum

This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.

This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Gladiators

In 80 AD Emperor Titus opens the Colosseum with 100 days of spectacular games, including one of the most famous gladiato

EP 2

The Builder

When master builder Haterius constructs the Colosseum from the ashes of Nero's Golden House, his work is far from over.

EP 3

The Beastmaster

As the Roman Empire continues to expand, so does the diversity of exotic beasts brought back to entertain the Colosseum

EP 4

The Gladiatrix

When the mighty Emperor Trajan throws his great games of 107 AD, the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle: female gladia

EP 5

The Martyr

The public execution of criminals is a staple in the Colosseum, but during Trajan's 123 days of games in 107 AD, one of

EP 6

The Scientist

One of the most famous doctor/scientists of the ancient world, Galen of Pergamon makes a name for himself as a physician

EP 7

Commodus

All of Rome’s emperors have put great value on spectacles and games, but only one steps out of the Imperial Box and on

EP 8

The Pagan

By the 4th Century AD, a divided Roman Empire is rocked by devastating earthquakes, fires, barbarian invasions and deep

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