Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death

The Flavian Dynasty, a pivotal period in Roman history, is often overlooked by creators of historical dramas, despite its lasting legacy in the form of the Colosseum, arguably the most iconic symbol of Roman civilisation. The BBC, in a commendable effort to redress this imbalance, produced the 2003 docudrama *Colosseum: Rome’s Arena of Death*. This film not only sheds light on the Flavian emperors but also explores…