Synopsis

Modern Marvels explores the vibrant history of this iconic amphitheater, resurrecting the heart of the Roman Empire. Constructed in 70 AD, the Roman Colosseum could accommodate an audience of 80,000 and featured a retractable roof, elaborate subterranean mechanisms, marble seating, and opulent ornamentation. It remains, even now, the archetype for the modern stadium. The intricacy of its construction, the elegance of its architecture, and the ingenuity of its original design combined to make the