Explore the Colosseum with an Archaeologist!

What's the best way to explore an archaeological site? With an archaeologist like me, of course! Come see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill, and I'll show you all the hidden secrets of those fascinating sites, where I dug when I was a student. The Colosseum is the most impressive and the biggest amphitheater in the world, and also the place where thousands of gladiators found death fighting for the people's amusement. I'll tell you their stories, but I'll also talk about the architecture, the building technique, and the history of this unforgettable building. The Forum was the most important public square, where Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Cicero gave their speeches, and where some of the most impressive temples are. The Palatine hill, instead, is "chapter 1" of Roman history, since it's where Romulus founded Rome more than 2700 years ago. It also hosts the gargantuan ruins of the imperial palaces, and it offers some of the best views of the city.