Historian Dan Snow explores the real story of the Colosseum, how it was built, and the truth about gladiators.
Where to Watch The Colosseum with Dan Snow • Limited Series
2 Episodes
The Arena of Death
E1
The Arena of DeathThe presenter investigates one of the world's most famous ancient buildings. He begins by guiding viewers through Rome's underground, revealing caverns where slaves extracted materials for its 10-year construction.
Blood & Sand
E2
Blood & SandThe historian explores what it was originally like to experience a sold-out show at the Colosseum, first as a spectator and then as a gladiator. The historian finds out how to get a ticket, what you'd see, where you'd eat, even where you'd go to the loo.
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