Colosseum: The Whole Story
Two thousand years of human drama have left their mark on the Colosseum, but today the most famous monument in the world is getting a facelift. As layers of grime are washed away, formerly hidden details are coming to light and returning the world’s largest Roman arena to its rightful state of glory. Revealing interviews examine the science and engineering behind its construction.
Two thousand years of human drama have left their mark on the Colosseum, but today the most famous monument in the world is getting a facelift. As layers of grime are washed away, formerly hidden details are coming to light and returning the world’s largest Roman arena to its rightful state of glory. Revealing interviews examine the science and engineering behind its construction.
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