The Colosseum was the scene of many famous battles. Most people know of famous gladiators who fought at the Colosseum, but few people know the history of the Colosseum. Why did they build it? What happened there? What impact did the Colosseum have on the daily lives of the citizens of Rome? The Colosseum is full of amazing knowledge and is an architectural marvel. The Colosseum has a great history just waiting to be discovered. What was the Colosseum? The Colosseum was many things. It was an arena. It was a racetrack. It is also an architectural marvel. The Colosseum was where criminals, famous fighters and animals fought to the death. It was also a place where chariot racers competed for first place. The richest people had the best seats, closest to the arena floor, but the poor had to sit higher. The Colosseum was open to the public all day. There were even awnings to protect spectators from the sun. (“The Colosseum in Ancient Roman Times.”, 2013) Over time, there were many famous arenas, but none as grand as the Colosseum. Build...