The Colosseum: Rome’s Arena of Spectacle and Power

The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Spectacle and Power

Imagine the roar of the crowd, a deafening wave of anticipation crashing against the stone. Dust motes dance in the shafts of Roman sunlight, illuminating the sand-covered arena below. On one side, a gladiator, sweat glistening on his bronzed skin, grips his sword, the weight of the empire’s gaze upon him. On the other, a … Read more