Documents Coliseums began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70–72AD Titus Flavius...

Coliseums began under the rule of the Emperor Vespasian in around 70â72AD Titus Flavius Vespasianus, commonly known as Vespasian (November 17, 9-June 12, 79), was a Roman…

Documents Il Colosseo Text and pictures by Danielle Deming Hum 2210

The Colesso Il Colosseo Text and pictures by Danielle Deming Hum 2210 The Flavian amphitheater The Coliseum was originally named the Flavian Theater. The gladiatorial games…

Documents The most common type of gladiator was probably the Samnite warrior who was the heaviest armored...

Gladiators held the status of slaves, but were lauded like modern sports superstars. Their arena winnings could make them fabulously wealthy and attract scores of admiring…