3 Myths About Rome’s Colosseum | Secrets of the Dead on PBS

Archaeologist Darius Arya reveals that Rome’s greatest arena wasn’t just about violence. It was also about politics, engineering, and theater. The Colosseum was more than an arena. It was Rome’s greatest spectacle.

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Part detective story, part true-life drama, SECRETS OF THE DEAD explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new light on past events. Using the latest investigative techniques, forensic science and historical examination to unearth new evidence, the series shatters accepted wisdom, challenges prevailing ideas, overturns existing hypotheses, spotlights forgotten mysteries, and ultimately rewrites history. The series has received ten CINE Golden Eagle Awards, five Gold Camera Awards at the US International Film & Video Festival, three News and Documentary Emmy Award nominations and a Chicago International Silver Hugo, among numerous other honors. The series is a production of The WNET Group.

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