How did the Romans craft the most spectacular gladiatorial games Europe had ever witnessed? What secrets lie behind the Colosseum’s enigmatic roof? And how does this ancient marvel stack up against today’s modern stadiums? Structural engineer Steve Burrows and his team of laser-scanning specialists journey to Rome, peeling back the layers of time to solve these age-old riddles and reveal the hidden engineering genius of history’s greatest arena.
PG (Mild thematic elements, suitable for general audiences)
0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 oz
Model #35221116
Director: Jay Taylor
Color | Widescreen | NTSC | Multiple Formats
Runtime: 60 minutes
Release Date: January 19, 2016
Starring: Steve Burrows, Dallas Campbell
Subtitles: English
Studio: PBS Direct
ASIN: B013I9RU8O
1 Disc
#158,599 in Movies & TV | #6,855 in Special Interest Films
★★★★½ (4.5/5 from 8 reviews)
PG (Some Material May Not Be Suitable for Children)
0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
35221116
Jay Taylor
Color | Multiple Formats | NTSC | Widescreen
1 hour
January 19, 2016
Steve Burrows, Dallas Campbell
English Subtitles
PBS (Direct)
B013I9RU8O
1 Disc
#158,599 in Movies & TV | #6,855 in Special Interests
4.5/5 stars (8 ratings)