The Roman Colosseum was the work of a brilliant and energetic civilization. The Roman Colosseum was the work of a cruel and brutal civilization. Both are true.
The Roman Colosseum was one of the most extraordinary buildings in the ancient world, a work of engineering genius whose design is imitated every time a modern stadium is built. Yet, tens of thousands of people were also slaughtered here all for the entertainment of over 50,000 cheering fans.
The Roman Colosseum reveals an entire civilization in all its genius and brutality.
