Two thousand years ago, Rome was the capital of the mighty Roman Empire, home to one million people, and at its heart stood the impressive Colosseum.
Now, in this two-part series, Dan Snow takes a trip back in time to uncover the secrets of the incredible amphitheatre that played host to the feted gladiators, trained fighters who engaged in violent combat to satisfy the bloodlust of 65,000 spectators.
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