The Colosseum with Dan Snow S01E01 - The Arena of Death

The Colosseum is the legendary symbol of ancient Rome. Dan Snow guides us through Rome's underground, revealing caverns where slaves extracted materials, including the groundbreaking Roman concrete, enabling its 10-year construction. At a modern stadium, Dan draws design parallels to the Colosseum, exploring gladiatorial training and the opening games, where a pivotal decision left a lasting impact on history.