The Colosseum: A Jewel in Rome's Crown

The Colosseum: A Jewel in Rome's Crown (2021)

December 21st, 20210h 56min

Documentary, History
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Overview

With more than seven million visitors a year, its massive structure and awesome architecture testify to the genius of ancient Roman building techniques, earning it a place not only among UNESCO's World Heritage sites but as one of the new seven wonders of the world. The Roman Colosseum is an emblem of the power of a bygone empire.


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