Synopsis

Completed in 80 A.D., the Roman Colosseum served as a magnificent stage for gladiatorial combats, hunts featuring wild animals, public executions, and elaborate spectacles. Now, a virtual reality simulation vividly recreates this iconic structure, drawing upon extensive archaeological research. The conventions of the gladiatorial games are explored, and contemporary performers reenact those legendary battles. Researchers also investigate the truth behind the enduring legend of the Naumachia—the