Basic Info

First Air: July 17, 2022

Rating: ⭐ 6.1/10 (8 votes)

Status: Ended

Seasons & Episodes

Seasons: 1

Episodes: 8

Last Episode

Name: The Pagan

Season: 1, Episode: 8

Air Date: 2022-09-04

Runtime: 44 min

By the 4th Century AD, a divided Roman Empire is rocked by devastating earthquakes, fires, barbarian invasions and deep religious divides. As Rome declines, the Colosseum, which once stood as a proud symbol of the Empire’s glory, lies empty. To restore Rome, one man, a devout worshipper of the Rome's old Gods, turns to the arena. Can staging elaborate and expensive games there reverse Rome’s decline?

Videos

Colosseum: New 8-Part Premium Documentary Series Premieres July 17 at 9pm ET/PT (YouTube)

Colosseum

2022 1 seasons 8 episodes ⭐ 6.1/10 8 votes

Overview

This series brings the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to life through the lens of one of the most exhilarating and brutal arenas in the history of humanity: the Colosseum. From the savage truth of a gladiator's life as a slave-warrior to the fascinating ways Rome's emperors used the vast amphitheater to demonstrate total power, "Colosseum" offers a unique and personal look inside history's most iconic empire. Spanning several hundred years, the series unfolds chronologically, from the arena's incredible opening day to its very last games.