This was a key moment in public spectacles. The games showed Rome’s power and the importance of gladiators. The Colosseum, about 189 x 156 meters, could hold over 65,000 people. Gladiators ...

Much like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” centers on spectacular gladiatorial games held at the Colosseum, which pits captive warriors like Lucius against other men as well as animals in combat.

The Colosseum is the most important and largest ... it was the center of popular entertainment, hosting hunts and gladiator games, until the 6th century. Santalucia writes for the Associated ...

Built in the 1st century, it was the center of popular entertainment, hosting hunts and gladiator games until the 6th century.____Colleen Barry contributed from Milan. The ancient Roman Colosseum ...

The emperor who commissioned the Colosseum ... But as these games grew in popularity, more people began to willingly sign up for "gladiator schools," which trained them to become professionals ...