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In A.D. 69, the Roman Empire faced chaos as the Year of Four Emperors led to civil war, with Vespasian emerging as a key figure to restore order.
50,000 spectators once filled the Colosseum, a monumental structure completed in 80 AD, as archaeologists investigate its historical significance.
A lift takes workers up 55 meters to restore the Colosseum, revealing details hidden beneath centuries of grime.
Roman engineering reveals the secret of an empire that still stands through Roman concrete.
Vespasian was born on November 17, 9 AD, in the village of Falacrine, northeast of Rome, to a family of equestrian status.
A budget of 25 million Euros is allocated for the restoration and preservation of the Colosseum's facade and interior.
Restoration of the Colosseum requires a budget of 25 million euros to preserve its facade and create a welcome center for visitors.
Rome's historical sites, including the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel, reveal the city's rich cultural heritage and architectural grandeur.
The Colosseum, completed in 80 CE, could seat up to 50,000 spectators and hosted brutal games that lasted for three months, resulting in thousands of deaths.
Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and the Château d'Amboise in France are highlighted as significant cultural sites among the 100 wonders of the world.
On July 7, 2007, the Colosseum was named one of the new seven wonders of the world during a ceremony featuring pop stars and fireworks in Lisbon, Portugal.
Wembley Stadium, with a capacity of 90,000 spectators, dwarfs the Colosseum, which could hold over 50,000 in its prime.
The Colosseum in Rome is still standing and inspires modern stadium construction today.
Ivan Vasiliev and Natalia Osipova dance Romeo and Juliet in London, blending love and artistry.
The series reveals the savage truth of gladiators and Rome's Emperors at the Colosseum.
Two gladiators, Verus and Priscus, fought to the death in the Colosseum's inaugural games in 80 AD, marking a significant moment in Roman history.
Rome's emperor orders a major renovation of the Colosseum to demonstrate his power.
Commodus transformed the role of emperor by becoming a gladiator, using the Colosseum to assert Rome's power and redefine the brutal life of slave-warriors.
2 million square miles defined the Roman Empire at its height, where Christianity began to challenge traditional beliefs and authority.
Beastmasters clash in a historic rivalry within Rome's iconic Colosseum.
Barbadian invaders threaten Rome, marking a new era in Roman history during Season 1, 'The Pagan.'
Two gladiators, Varus and Priscus, fought to the death in the Colosseum during a spectacle attended by Emperor Titus in 80 A.D.
Gladiatorial games have a 1 in 9 death rate, challenging popular opinion on gladiators.
Galen aids in a major health crisis during Season 1 of 'The Scientist' in Rome.
Commodus transformed the role of emperor in ancient Rome by becoming a gladiator, challenging traditional norms and showcasing imperial power in the Colosseum.
Emperor Trajan's Rome faces a growing Christian movement threatening its authority.
Rome’s emperor orders a major renovation of the Colosseum to demonstrate his power.
Vespasian builds the Colosseum to unite Rome and boost morale, leaving it unfinished at his death.
On the opening day of the Colosseum, the gladiatorial fight between Priscus and Verus ended in a draw, surprising the audience of thousands.
Structures at Göbekli Tepe are at least 12,000 years old, making them the oldest monumental structures ever found.
Between one in four and one in ten gladiators faced death in the arena, where they fought for the entertainment of Roman spectators.
Barbadian invaders spark a new era of Roman history in this clip from 'The Pagan.'
The Five Star Movement, founded by Grillo and Casaleggio, leads Italy's populist wave ahead of elections.
