New discoveries and research reveal the history of Rome’s Colosseum and its gladiators. Archaeologists explore the buildings extraordinary design and uncover how the structure looked at its opening games. Discover its historical secrets which played a role in Rome’s rise and fall. Watch Colosseum: Rise & Fall from Sunday 22nd June at 8pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

The Colosseum was so much more than just a stage for gladiatorial combat. It was an intricately designed venue at the center of a state-funded industry that was designed to entertain the Roman masses. #LostTreasuresOfRome is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic History