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** __Colosseum__ **

 * In Rome there is a huge incredible building named the Colosseum. This building was founded by a emperor who was named Vespasian he began the Colosseum in 71 AD and ended in about 80 AD. One reason he made the Colosseum was because he wanted people to entertain themselves.The Colosseum had many interesting things. When it was very hot the audience at the Colosseum were protected from the sun by a huge canopy that was put over the top of the stadium . Like when there were fights trap doors were opened to allow animals and the Gladiators to enter the arena. Under the floor of the buildings were cages of the animals, tunnels, and many rooms.**

http://histoforum.digischool.nl/bruegel/images/colosseum2.jpg

who thought of making the Colosseum? **
 * Emperor Vespasian, founder of the Flavian Dynasty, as the legitimate successor to the Imperial throne.Vespasian was born in Falacrina, in the Sabinecountry near Reate. He started construction of the Colosseum in AD 72. It was completed in AD 80, the year after Vespasian's death.before he died Vespasian wanted to show how devoted he was to the Roman people. he also wanted people to be entertained. sadly, While Vespasian was preparing to besiege the city of Jerusalem during the latter campaign, emperor //Nero c//ommitted suicide, plunging the Roman Empire into a year of civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors.the problem is that this stadium was built on the site of Nero's private lake.**

http://adammalster.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/vespasian.jpg
 * this was Vespasian**

Gladiator Fights
 * There were very famous fights like the gladiators.They were brave men (and sometimes women) who fought against other men and animals. Some gladiators didn’t have any type of defensive armor to protect them; all they had was a sword. Others were covered in armor all over. This fighting wasn't smart entertainment, but Romans loved gladiators. They enjoyed watching deaths and blood.There were bears, bulls, ostriches, lions, tigers and alligators. These animals were abused so they would fight. If the man was eaten, which was rare, the crowd cheered. **

Carr, karen. "www.historyforkids.org." //Kidipede//. 2007, Portland Oregon. Web. 11 Jun 2010. .

http://www.roman-colosseum.info/images/gladiator-colosseum.jpg

Chariot Racing


 * Many events were taken in the Colosseum for example chariot racing. When you entered you didn't know wheather you would live or die. Although it was very dangerous it cold take you out of slavery and you cold become very famous. Many of the racers lost there lives while making sharp turns. Chariots were organized into four teams. Every single team was supported by their own people. **



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websites http://www.roman-emperors.org/vespasia.htm http://www.aviewoncities.com/rome/colosseo.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vespasian http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/italy/rome/6245995/The-Colosseum-and-Vespasians-Rome.html