| March 14, 2004 |
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Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story
In  an era when escapist pleasures were few and far between, bloodthirsty Romans flocked to this infamous "Arena of Death." Gladiators were the agile emissaries of spectacle and gore -- and their blood sport represented the Empire's dominance over all. In order for the lethal show to go on, orchestrating the stage, the vicious animals, and the starring cast was crucial. This Discovery Channel special takes you above and below the entertainment and killing that kept Romans agog and gladiators gainfully employed. Tour the animal elevators, the Gates of Life and Death, and the nosebleed section for a sense of what gladiators saw before victory or ultimate defeat. Then learn about the rise and fall of the formidable Colosseum, its indoor sea battles, and countless victims. Are you not entertained? (in Anthropology and Archaeology) |
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