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.

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 ...

Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum began construction between 70 and 72 C.E. under Rome's most ...

The Colosseum is not just an outstanding achievement of ancient Roman construction. It is symbolic of Rome’s past, and remains a must-see for any traveler wishing to experience the magnificence ...