8 Days That Made Rome
The Colosseum's Grand Opening
Season 1 Episode 7 of 8
Bettany Hughes explores the day in 80AD when the Colosseum opened its gates for the first time. For new emperor Titus, the spectacular games and events were an opportunity to win over the people and secure his place on the imperial throne, but why did the Romans - cultured and civilised in so many ways - enjoy witnessing such brutality and bloodletting? Bettany travels across the Roman world in a bid to find answers. Dramatisations featuring Sam Barriscale, Oliver Monaghan and Paul Lacoux bring the key moments to life
8 Days That Made Rome airs on Sky History HD at 9:00 PM, Saturday 28 September.
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News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Bettany Hughes
Presenter
Sam Barriscale
Actor
Oliver Monaghan
Actor