The Rise & Fall of the Colosseum

Overview

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.

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Cast

Jay O. Sanders

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Francesca Angelo

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Darius Arya

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Fabian Kanz

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Shushma Malik

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Alexander Mariotti

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Claudia Minniti

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Barbara Nazzaro

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Wolfgang Neubauer

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Federico Santangelo

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