The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum

The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology and exhibited Rome’s wealth and power. Leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall. From Secrets of the Dead.

202555min

202555min

Cast: Jay O. Sanders

13+

The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum

202555min

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology and exhibited Rome’s wealth and power. Leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall. From Secrets of the Dead.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Pete Chinn Bianca Zamfira Ben Holgate

Producers: Tom Adams Dan Chambers Stephanie Carter Pete Chinn Bianca Zamfira Ben Holgate

Cast: Jay O. Sanders

Studio: PBS

Content advisory

13+

violence

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EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

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English [CC]

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