Getting good seats at the Colosseum

Imperial Rome had about a million inhabitants. The Colosseum had only 50, 000 or so seats. During the games, your chances of getting a good seat depended on who you were, who you knew, and how creatively you exploited both. If you enjoyed this video, you might be interested in my book Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and