Colosseum
Home of the Roman Entertainment
The Rise of the Colloseum
Octavian wanted to keep his people happy to prevent an uprising. So, he thought "How could we keep our citizens happy?" Then it hit him, all he needed to do was to give them two little things, bread and entertainment. And that is where the Colosseum comes in.
Rome, Italy: The Colosseum
The Events
The Colosseum is like the the modern day stadium. (Look at the pictures below) The Colosseum held many events. Including, the famous gladiator battles, chariot races, and etc. It truly was the home of the Roman entertainment.
Memorial Stadium
Home to the Nebraska Corn huskers.
The Roman Colosseum
Home to chariot races, the famous gladiator battles, and etc.
Parts of the Colosseum
The Colosseum was broken up into many different parts by wealth and gender. Senators sat in the front rows, then the common men, and then finally women at the top.