# The Colosseum’s Rise and Fall | Full Episode | Secrets of the Dead

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The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it helped them conquer the ancient world. But just as the structure embodied Rome’s power, so too did it contribute to the Empire’s downfall.

The Rise and Fall of the Colosseum | Secrets of the Dead

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