Modern Marvels Season 8 Episode 18
The Colosseum
Modern Marvels brings the heart of the Roman Empire back to life through the rich history of this famous amphitheater. Built in 70 AD, the Roman Colosseum seated 80,000 people, boasted a retractable roof, underground staging devices, marble seating, and lavish decorations. To this day, it serves as the prototype for the modern stadium. The complexity of its construction, the beauty of its architecture, and the functionality of its original design made the Colosseum the perfect place for massive crowds to congregate for the bloody spectacles it was built to contain.
8 - 40The St. Louis ArchDec. 04, 2001- 8 - 39Firing RangesDec. 01, 2001
- 8 - 38GlassNov. 30, 2001
- 8 - 37Los AngelesNov. 29, 2001
- 8 - 36Times SquareNov. 27, 2001
- 8 - 35Drive-ThruNov. 13, 2001
- 8 - 34War GamesOct. 24, 2001
- 8 - 33Cemeteries.Oct. 23, 2001
- 8 - 32Bunkers.Oct. 17, 2001
- 8 - 31Work ClothesOct. 16, 2001
- 8 - 30The HouseOct. 15, 2001
- 8 - 29Diamond MinesSep. 19, 2001
- 8 - 28Quarries.Sep. 18, 2001
- 8 - 27West PointSep. 11, 2001
- 8 - 26Air ShowsSep. 04, 2001
- 8 - 25Nuclear SubsAug. 28, 2001
- 8 - 24Cannons.Aug. 21, 2001
- 8 - 23Cattle RanchesJul. 25, 2001
- 8 - 22More GadgetsJul. 24, 2001
- 8 - 21SaloonsJun. 27, 2001
- 8 - 20Hardware StoresJun. 26, 2001
- 8 - 19The World Trade CenterJun. 25, 2001
- 8 - 18The ColosseumJun. 19, 2001
- 8 - 17The M-16Jun. 11, 2001
- 8 - 16Codes.Jun. 08, 2001
- 8 - 15International Airports IIMay. 21, 2001
- 8 - 14Chemical And Biological WeaponsMay. 14, 2001
- 8 - 13Engineering Disasters 3.May. 07, 2001
- 8 - 12ComputersApr. 16, 2001
- 8 - 11LighthousesApr. 11, 2001
- 8 - 10Monster Trucks.Mar. 19, 2001
- 8 - 9Hadrian's WallMar. 12, 2001
- 8 - 8Construction MachinesMar. 01, 2001
- 8 - 7Garage GadgetsFeb. 22, 2001
- 8 - 6Chesapeake Bay Bridge and TunnelFeb. 12, 2001
- 8 - 5Survival TechnologyFeb. 07, 2001
- 8 - 4Apollo 13Jan. 29, 2001
- 8 - 3Commercial JetsJan. 22, 2001
- 8 - 2Proving GroundsJan. 16, 2001
- 8 - 1Battle Gear.Jan. 08, 2001
