How did the Colosseum influence and affect people of the time?

My dissertation chair, Alison Futrell, works on this topic specifically. So you might want to look at her first book, titled “Blood in the Arena.” The influence of the Colosseum (more correctly the Flavian Amphitheater) has primarily to do with the concept of spectacle. read more

The influence of the Colosseum (more correctly the Flavian Amphitheater) has primarily to do with the concept of spectacle. This is the thrust of academic work devoted to venues like the Colosseum. I am currently helping to edit a volume specifically devoted to spectacle, and that’s really what the Colosseum is all about. read more

The Wonderous Colosseum The Colosseum is so important to society today, because not only is it a major accomplishment for architecture, with the styles and techniques that were used, It also had a major effect on our athletics that we have today. read more

Why Did They Build Modern Day Stadiums They built modern day stadiums in oval and circle shaped with 4 or more levels. They are used for sports, entertainment (games) like baseball, soccer and football. The stadiums today are influenced from the Colosseum. But the games today are not as dangerous as the games they played in the Colosseum. read more