Unsolved History — Season 1, Episode 13: The Roman Colosseum

Episode synopsis

The Roman Colosseum, completed in 80 A.D., was a showcase of gladiatorial contests, wild beast hunts, public executions and variety shows. The Colosseum is brought to life with a virtual reality simulation, based on a detailed study of the archaeological evidence. The rules of the gladiatorial games are examined and modern-day gladiators recreate the legendary battles. Scientists try to determine the truth behind the legend of the Naumachia, a mock naval battle which involved the flooding of the entire arena.

About Unsolved History

Unsolved History is an American documentary television series that aired from 2002 to 2005. The program was produced by MorningStar Entertainment, Termite Art Productions, Lions Gate Television, and Discovery Communications for the Discovery Channel. The series lasted over three seasons and had a total of 47 episodes, in which a team of people, each with different skills, try to solve historical mysteries. As of 2007, the series airs on Investigation Discovery and occasionally on the Science Channel. However, episodes regarding the military are sometimes aired on the Military Channel.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Gettysburg: Pickett's Charge
• E2The Death of the U.S.S. Maine
• E3Inside Hitler's Bunker
• E4Forensics in the White House
• E5Custer's Last Stand
• E6The Alamo
• E7The Iceman Mystery
• E8Pearl Harbor: Death of the Arizona
• E9The Death of the Red Baron
• E10Shoot-Out at the O.K. Corral
• E11The Boston Massacre
• E12JFK: Death in Dealey Plaza