Colosseum - The Roman Colosseum

The Flavian Amphitheater or Colosseum was erected by the Flavian emperors in Rome.

The Colosseum is also known as the Flavian Amphitheater. Basic information on the Roman Colosseum.

The Circus Maximus was the site of Ludi and an arena for Roman races. The Circus Maximus was the major race track or sports arena in ancient Rome.

Rome - Engineering an Empire tells the story of the growth of the Roman Empire by means of amazing feats of engineering.

The Amphitheatrum Flavium (Colosseum), based on Augustus' design was built during the reigns of Vespasian and Titus after many earlier, wooden amphitheaters burned. Photos and plan drawings.

Questions about the Roman Colosseum in connection with the PBS televison special, from the Nova Online site.

To the right in this photo is a picture of the remains of the Roman Colosseum. From Bill Thayer's site.

Pictures of the Colosseum in Rome.

87,000 spectators could watch fights in the colosseum.