Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area. Archived.

This site from the Bluffton College displays images of the Colosseum both exterior and interior.

Gives a detailed history on the origins, building and use of the Colosseum in Rome. Also has information on the architecture, games etc., a very complete explanation.

This site is an archive of 20 photographs taken of the Colosseum of Rome. Both exterior and interior photos.

Take a virtual field trip to the Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheater ever...

A breathtaking aerial tour of the Roman Colosseum. Click on any of thirteen images on the right side for different vantage points.

Intricately detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Colosseum. Instructions require download.

This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.

This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.

This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.

This site from Encyclopedia Roma gives a history of the Colosseum, built by Vespasian and Titus in 80 AD, also has a nice description plus pictures.

Take a tour of Virtual Rome. See virtual panoramas such as the Roman Colosseum, St. Peter and the Vatican, the Roman Forum and the Aventine.

An image of "Self-Portrait in Rome with the Colosseum", created by Maerten Van Heemskerck in 1553 (Wood, 42 x 54 cm).

An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Antonio Lafreri in 1564 (Engraving).

An image of "The Colosseum in Rome", created by Max Klinger in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 77 x 102 cm).

An image of "Capriccio with the Colosseum", created by Bernardo Bellotto from 1743-44 (Oil on canvas).

An image of "View of the Colosseum by Night", created by Carl Gustav Carus from 1830-32 (Oil on canvas, 48 x 37 cm).

An image of "Rome: A View of The Colosseum", created by Caspar Andriaans Van Wittelz (Oil on canvas, 73 x 98 cm).

An image of "Rome: View of the Colosseum and The Arch of Constantine", created by Antonio Joli from 1744-48 (Oil on canvas, 122 x 187 cm).

An image of "View of the Colosseum Seen from the West", created by Jan Gossart, c. 1509 (Pen and brown ink over black chalk, 202 x 268 mm).

Launch the animation to see how the Ancient Roman Colosseum was constructed and what occurred in each area.

The Colosseum at Rome was the greatest of Roman ampitheatres.

Essay provides parallels and connections with the modern world that illuminate Rome's history and downfall.

Displays photographs of famous architecture from ancient Rome. Includes shots of the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and ruins of the Roman Forum.