The Roman Colosseum

The Roman Colosseum

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Big Moose Lake

In 1906, a wealthy man named Chester Gillette took his pregnant girlfriend Grace Brown out for a romantic boat ride on Big Moose Lake. Only Chester returned. Legend says that Grace still haunts the shores of Big Moose Lake, a spirit of protection... and vengeance. Learn more abou ...  عرض المزيد

Introducing: Wild Wild West

In this special collection of Parcast episodes, we’re revisiting the lore and tackling the tallest of tales from an era that’s endlessly mythologized in American pop culture — the Wild West. From bloody feuds to gunslinging bandits, unsolved murders to centuries-old mysteries, sa ...  عرض المزيد

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369. The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death
The Rest Is History

“Are you not entertained?!”  The emblem of Rome, the Colosseum was the unsettling but glamorous home of Roman violence, used for gladiatorial bouts, naval reenactments, and by the emperors to re-stage popular myths. Built by the Flavian dynasty in the first century AD, it is both ...  عرض المزيد

The Colosseum
Short History Of...

Voted one of the seven modern wonders of the world, Rome’s Colosseum is an instantly recognizable building. Constructed by Emperor Flavian in the first century AD as a gift to his people, and still standing almost two millennia later, it has a rich and fascinating history. Films ...  عرض المزيد

Gladiators: A Day in the Life
The Ancients

The Colosseum packed with roaring crowds, the sand stained with sweat and blood. But today, you’re not watching - you’re fighting. Welcome to a day in the life of a Roman gladiator.In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by historian and author Dr Harry Sidebott ...  عرض المزيد

Colosseum
The Ancients

Nicknamed the 8th wonder of the ancient world, the Colosseum still stands in splendour today. Located in the heart of Rome, nestled at the bottom of the Palatine Hill, neighbouring the ancient Roman Forum - the Colosseum is nearly 2000 years old. But who is responsible for thi ...

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