Interesting facts and
information about the Colosseum of Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - Gladiators
Facts and information about the
life, training and role of the Gladiator and their fights to
the death at the Roman Colosseum. Fast, concise facts about
the different types of gladiators including the Bestiarii
gladiator (gladiators who specialised in beast fighters),
the Retiarii gladiator ( gladiators who carried a
trident, a dagger, and a net), the Dimachaeri gladiator (
gladiators who used two-swords, one in each hand) and their
clothing. There is also a section on Female Gladiators and
Famous Gladiators. How
did a gladiator prepare for his fight at the Colosseum? What
was the life of a gladiator in the Colosseum of Ancient
Rome? What were the ceremonies in the arena of the
Colosseum? Comprehensive facts and information about the
life of the gladiator who fought in the Colosseum and Circus
Maximus of Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Emperors
The Roman Emperor Vespasian
and his son Titus constructed the Roman Colosseum. Many
Roman Emperors enjoyed the spectacles that the Colosseum had to offer and many of the games were financed
by the emperors themselves. There was even an Emperor who
took great delight in participating in the games held at the
Colosseum - the Emperor Commodus - the Emperor featured in
the
Russell Crowe Movie Gladiator. Much of the movie was
fiction rather than fact - the real Commodus was much worse
than the character depicted in the film! This section features the history, facts and
information about the famous Emperors and their clothing
together with biographies and timelines of the Roman
Emperors and the part they played in the persecution of the
Christians and the history of the Colosseum.
Interesting facts and information about the emperors of
Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Empire
The history, facts and
information about the Roman Empire are detailed in this
section. The growth of Rome, its early history and kings and
the Kingdom of Rome, its rise, decline and fall as the Roman
Republic and the rise and the fall of the Roman Empire which
was ruled by the all-powerful emperors. The period of time
which is covered so information is divided into categories -
the Kingdom of Rome, the Republic and the Empire with lists,
dynasties and timelines of the Emperors. The History of
Rome, Timelines, a brief History of Rome, the Rise, Decline
and Fall of the Republic and the the Rise, Decline and Fall
of the Roman Empire. Definition of the Ancient Roman Empire.
What was the Empire? Why was the Ancient Empire established?
When was the Empire established? Who established the Empire?
What events led to the Decline of the Empire? When did the
Empire of Rome fall?
Reason why the Roman Empire fell. The split of the Empire.
The Roman Colosseum -
Architecture
This section
of the website
provides an overview of Roman Architecture, much of which is
featured in the construction, design and building of the
Roman Colosseum. Basilicas, Baths, Amphitheaters such as the
Roman Colosseum, Triumphal arches, Villas, Temples,
Roads, Forts and Stockades, Towns, Aqueducts and the
Roman Baths. Facts and
Information about their discovery of concrete and their
famous columns and arches. The Colosseum was
situated in the centre of Rome, it was in fact a symbol of
the might, the wealth and the power of the Roman Empire. The
Colosseum took less than 10 years to build, a remarkable
achievement for the excellent engineers and their famous
engineering skills. The architecture of the Roman Colosseum
illustrates their use of one of the Romans most famous
inventions - concrete. The Roman arch was prominently
featured in the design and building of the Colosseum
as were the different styles of architecture reflected in
the Roman columns. Look carefully at pictures of the Colosseum and you will see Tuscan columns at the bottom,
then Ionic, with Corinthian columns in the third storey.
Facts and information about the
beautiful Roman mosaics and Roman Art are also included.
Comprehensive facts about the art and architecture of
Ancient Rome. Interesting facts about the Colosseum and architecture of
Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - History
This history of the Roman
Colosseum started hundreds of years before it was actually
built when the tastes of Roman citizens craved the
excitement and blood lust of the gladiatorial games. Their
taste for blood and this form of entertainment dates back to
264AD when the first recorded Roman gladiatorial combats
took place in Rome. The Roman Colosseum was opened in 80AD and
was originally the called the Flavian Amphitheatre. The idea
of this great arena was that of the Roman Emperor Vespasian
and the construction started in c70AD and was financed from
the proceeds gained from the Roman sacking of Jerusalem. The
history of the bloody arena continues through the reigns of
various emperors, the emergence of the new Christian
religion, the horror stories of the deaths of Christian
martyrs in the Colosseum, the Gladiator fights and the
killing of thousands of exotic animals in Ancient Rome. The madness of the
mob and craving for this type of entertainment finally ended
in the 6th century. Interesting facts about the
Colosseum of Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Life
Who were the people who
could be found at the Roman Colosseum? The Roman Life
section provides history, facts and information about the
people of Ancient Rome. Facts and information about the
clothing and lives and life of women, children, the family,
marriage, education and food. The history facts and
information about the Patricians and the Plebeians, the
citizens of Rome, the slaves and the senators. There are
several articles relating to Roman slaves including "The
Slave Market", "The
Slave Auction",
"The Slave Trade",
"A Day in
the Life of a Slave" and "Slave Punishment". This section
also describes the history, information and facts about the
activities and entertainments in Ancient Rome. Additional
articles, facts and information about
Roman Numerals
and the numbers 1 100 in Roman numerals, the names of the days of the week and the months,
weights, measures and coins. Who was allowed to go to the
games at the Colosseum? How much did it cost to go into the
Colosseum? Who sat where in the Colosseum? How often did
people go to the Colosseum? Comprehensive facts about life
in Ancient Rome.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Gods and Goddesses - Gods - Religion and Mythology
This section contains facts
and information
about religion, mythology, and the Gods and Goddesses. The
Roman's attitude towards religion and how other religions
were assimilated into their culture and society. The role
that religion took in state occasions, politics and the
lives and future of the Romans. The names of the most
important gods and goddesses are include together with
descriptions of other terms closely related to
Roman mythology. A list, description and
details of all the Gods and Goddesses including Jupiter the
King of the Gods, Juno the Queen of the Gods, Neptune the
God of the Sea, Pluto the God of Death, Apollo the God of
the Sun, Diana the Goddess of the Moon, Mars the God of War,
Venus the Goddess of Love, Cupid the God of Love, Mercury
the Messenger of the Gods, Minerva the Goddess of Wisdom,
Ceres the Earth Goddess, Proserpina the Goddess of the
Underworld, Vulcan, Bacchus the God of Wine, Saturn the God
of Time, Vesta the Goddess of the Home, Janus the God of
Doors and Uranus the Father of Saturn. Information about the
Underworld, the Fates and the Furies. The role and clothing
of the Vestal Virgins, the Augurs and Auguries, Aruspices,
Pontifices, Priests and Religious ceremonies and festivals.
The role of religion and the Colosseum.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Weapons
The history, facts and
information about roman weapons including those used by the
gladiators in the Colosseum. The army, the legions,
centurions and the soldiers. Their armor, helmets, shields,
siege weapons including the catapult and ballista, the
chariots and facts about the different types of weapons and
clothing used by soldiers and gladiators. Facts and information about the
Roman Siege Weapons including the Tormentum, Ballista,
Testudo, Vinea (arbor-sheds), Helepolis, Turris, Battering
Ram and the Wild Ass (Onager).
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Army
The history, facts and
interesting information about the Roman Army. The Romans
were essentially military and antagonistic in all their
tastes and habits. Twenty-five legions made the conquest of
the known world, and retained that conquest for 500
years. The army of the Romans was one of the greatest armies
that the world has ever seen. History, interesting facts and information on
the army and the fleet and ships of the navy: Soldiers, Consuls, Centurion and Tribune, Ensigns,
Flags, the Standard, Army Ranks Dictionary, Soldiers and the
clothing, the Legion and Cohorts, army battle plans,
strategy, army tactics and
army formations. There are also facts and information about
the 'Praetorian Guard' which originated from the 'Praetoria
Cohors' who were the troops who guarded the Praetor and then
the Consuls who served as commanders in a military capacity.
Roman Colosseum - Roman
Clothing
Interesting facts and
information
about the different types and colors of the clothing worn by
the Romans who lived in Ancient Rome and visited places of
spectacle and entertainment like the Colosseum. Clothing
worn by the Emperors, Senators,
Soldiers, Roman citizens, Slaves, the Women, the Vestal
Virgins and of course the Gladiators. Interesting facts and
information about the Roman Clothing worn by people who
lived in Ancient Rome.
Information and Facts
about the
Roman Colosseum
Interesting facts and
information on
the Colosseum arena in Ancient Rome. Why was this arena in
Ancient Rome called the Colosseum? The Colosseum was
originally called the the Flavian Amphitheatre but was
given the name Colosseum. The name Colosseum was taken from
the Latin word 'colosseus' meaning colossal referring to a
gigantic statue of the Emperor Nero, measuring 100 to 120
Roman feet (37m) high, which had once occupied the location
of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome. |