Colosseum

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Colosseum

Are you not entertained? The Roman Empire's rise and fall at the Colosseum. Witness the epic arena's glory and brutality, through the lives lived and ended on its bloody sands.

Series 1: 1. The Gladiators (47 mins)

1. The Gladiators
In AD80, the Colosseum opens. Emperor Titus plans 100 days of games to commemorate.
47 mins
2. The Builder
Haterius is tasked with adding a complex network of tunnels under the Colosseum.
46 mins
3. The Beastmaster
Can beast master Carpophorus survive the challenge of battling 20 wild creatures?
46 mins
4. The Gladiatrix
At Trajan's great games, the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle, female gladiators.
47 mins
5. The Martyr
A growing underground religion begins to threaten Roman traditions - Christianity.
46 mins
6. The Scientist
One of the most famous scientists of the ancient world makes a name for himself.
47 mins
7. Commodus
Emperor Commodus steps out of the Imperial Box and onto the sands of the arena.
47 mins
8. The Pagan
The Roman Empire is in decline, but one man turns to the arena to restore Rome.
46 mins

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