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

Where gladiators went head to head and history was made—this is the Colosseum. Built in the first century A.D., this ancient landmark still draws visitors from far and wide today. #LostTreasuresOfRome is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History