Bibliograph

Colosseum, produced by Atlantic Productions Ltd for National Geographic Channels in association with PBS & France TV ; director, Jay Taylor ; series producer, Lara Acaster ; executive producer, Anthony Geffen

Type

Label

Colosseum, produced by Atlantic Productions Ltd for National Geographic Channels in association with PBS & France TV ; director, Jay Taylor ; series producer, Lara Acaster ; executive producer, Anthony Geffen

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

Colosseum

Oclc number

931599545

Responsibility statement

produced by Atlantic Productions Ltd for National Geographic Channels in association with PBS & France TV ; director, Jay Taylor ; series producer, Lara Acaster ; executive producer, Anthony Geffen

Runtime

Summary

How did the Romans produce some of the most impressive gladiatorial games ever seen in Europe? How did the Colosseum's mysterious roof really work? And how does the mighty Colosseum compare to the popular sports venues of the 21st century? Structural engineer Steve Burrows and his team of laser-scanning experts head to Rome on a quest to answer these questions and uncover some of the oldest mysteries of the ancient stadium

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification