Who Built the Colosseum and Why? Find Out The Amazing Story!

Find out the amazing history behind Rome's iconic monument - not only who built it and why, but also what happened in there, why it's full of holes today, and where the outer half of the building has gone.

Learn where it got its nickname, the "Colosseum", where we get the word "vomit" from, and whether thumbs up really meant that a gladiator should die.

If you're planning to visit the Rome Colosseum on your own, this video will give you the basic background so you'll know something about it before you go!
⌚ CHAPTERS/ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:39 Infamous Emperor Nero
02:13 Domus Aurea - Nero's "Golden House"
03:18 Emperor Vespasian - Builder of Colosseum
05:10 Who actually built the Colosseum?
06:08 Why is it called the Colosseum?
07:44 What did the Colosseum look like when it was built?
08:55 Where do we get the word "vomit" from?
09:55 Events inside of the Colosseum
11:53 Is it true that the thumbs up meant that the Gladiator would live?
12:14 Is it true that Christian martyrs were fed to lions inside of the Colosseum?
12:41 When did the gladiator games end?

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