WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Romans used concrete to build tunnels into the famous Colosseum in Rome. The tunnels made it easy for spectators to reach their seats. Modern football stadiums still use this feature.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Legacy of the Colosseum The Colosseum’s use of arches to support the structure, the elliptical shape and the organizational system used to control the entry and exit of fans based on the location of their seats are staples of most modern stadiums.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Rome, for example, the Roman soldiers played a game called “Harpastum” (meaning a heavy hand-ball, rugby). It is believed that they have taken the idea from the Greek game, Phaindina, renaming it to Harpastum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Roman amphitheatres are theatres – large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating – built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, venationes (animal slayings) and executions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Colosseum was home to various gladiatorial battles, fights between men and wild animals, executions of Christians by lions, and was occasionally flooded for a naval battle. The Romans loved blood, and to see others beat each other to death or be eaten by a savage beast was quite enjoyable.