Ancient Romans liked practical jokes. I can imagine announcer announcing some mythical wild beast to get crowd excited, and up comes a single rabbit chained to the platform.
@knucklesskinner253
3 жыл бұрын
I can see them putting some random animal no one has ever seen, i shut my pants if I was a Roman and saw a platypus. Those things are freaky, can’t trust em
@loverofnaturalbeauty
3 жыл бұрын
With nasty big pointed teeth.
@jasonyoung5628
3 жыл бұрын
I've heard such a thing happened once, the trap door opened to let out a chicken.
@yourefatandlazy
3 жыл бұрын
Doubt it
@53rdAndThird
3 жыл бұрын
Better not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!
@VeyronBD
3 жыл бұрын
A naumachia must have been the most amazing thing to watch. Although I certainly wouldnt want a front row seat for that one
@gregoryferraro7379
3 жыл бұрын
Splash zone seats cost extra.
@nohbuddy1
3 жыл бұрын
Surprised no one has made a complete recreation of the Colosseum for a tourist attraction
@giuliolupo
3 жыл бұрын
The Colosseum is fantastic, one of the most famous icons in history. But to admire the undergrounds you have to visit the amphitheater of Pozzuoli (Puteoli in ancient Rome, when it was its port) because here they are practically new and it is still possible to admire all the mechanisms that were used for the management of beasts and gladiators. In addition, there are also almost all the columns and capitals that worshiped the matroneum in the upper ring.
@gcprost
3 жыл бұрын
I visited the coliseum as a young man. I did not understand what I was seeing. I was disappointed as I wanted to imagine battling gladiators. After watching this video, I would like to see it again.
@una9240
3 жыл бұрын
So excited when I see a new toldinstone video
@loverofnaturalbeauty
3 жыл бұрын
Been on the underground tour myself. Thought-provoking.
@KiwiGraggle
3 жыл бұрын
WOW with the naval pirate like battles in the colosseum, quite astonishing and I never knew they did that, as in the naval fighting, astonishing and very cool.
@squidatsea
3 жыл бұрын
It's bullshit. Never happened.
@hopiepink
3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is by far my favorite on KZitem! I visited Italy & Greece in 2018 on a high school trip, and I wish I had watched your videos before I went! You have such an amazing way of immersing viewers in the topic, I can imagine myself standing back in Rome, Pompeii, Athens etc etc. Please be my Classics prof!!!!
@kevb3047
3 жыл бұрын
That drain trash is a gold mine.
@kremesauce
3 жыл бұрын
I came across your channel a few weeks ago but, I really enjoy your content and just wanted to say keep up the great work and hope you and anyone reading this is doing well!
@MiThreeSunz
3 жыл бұрын
An eternal testament to the dark side of humanity.
@curtiswilson859
3 жыл бұрын
Such a great intro to what’s to come! I’m so excited to see all the footage you’ve gotten over the last couple years
@VictorLepanto
3 жыл бұрын
The colosseum is a monstrous place, when you are there the reality of the place & what it stands for hits you very hard.
@danieljacob5036
2 жыл бұрын
Something about Ancient Rome that has just always left me fascinated! Thank you for this amazing content ☝🏼
@CreatedbyLC
3 жыл бұрын
I stumbled upon this channel by coincidence and I must say that I'm not disappointed! Very good content, keep 'em coming
@NitroNEXT
3 жыл бұрын
I've never been able to understand how the flooded colosseum worked. How could that much water not flood the maze beneath the colosseum? And were the ships placed above ground before the water was? If not, how on Earth did they manoeuvre it onto the stage and not cause water to flood everything beneath?
@toldinstone
3 жыл бұрын
When the Colosseum was first built, the Hypogeum was much simpler. After the passages we see today were completed, the naumachiae stopped. Some archaeologists think that the ships were launched from blocks under the arena, floating up as the water level rose.
@Nwmguy
3 жыл бұрын
@@toldinstone do we know how they got that much water into the Colosseum?
@GregMoress
3 жыл бұрын
When the coliseum was flooded, the maze beneath was almost certainly flooded as well. They stopped doing the water world stuff, and then came the complex underground chambers.
@toldinstone
3 жыл бұрын
@@Nwmguy A branch of the Claudian aqueduct was connected to the building.
@culliedavidson9428
3 жыл бұрын
I think they used a plastic liner.
@Lucius1958
3 жыл бұрын
One small (nautical) detail: Capstans or windlasses were rarely used to raise sails: that would have been done directly with halyards.
@25siesta
3 жыл бұрын
yeah capstans were used for the sheet and anchor handling maybe hoisting cargo
@TheMaxbrooks
3 жыл бұрын
The hypogeum sounds from like almost as terrifying as being up top.
@seniorvenusdigital3904
3 жыл бұрын
good english
@TheMaxbrooks
3 жыл бұрын
@@seniorvenusdigital3904 Thanks! Side note: take my advice kids, get your full 8 hours of sleep.
@1watchall
3 жыл бұрын
@@seniorvenusdigital3904 was it too hard for Your little brain to interpret what He meant? Fuck that’s sad
@seniorvenusdigital3904
3 жыл бұрын
@@1watchall “sounds from like almost as terrifying as being up top” is a grammatical nightmare. its not that i cant make sense of it, its that its terrible english. You are pathetic if you want to defend it as good english
@jan_Masewin
3 жыл бұрын
@@liksar Someone mistyped two words …is there something else that we’re triggered by??
@JJmetaphysics
3 жыл бұрын
I love you professor !!! You are original !! Never give up this template of video making, it’s what makes you unique !
@Angelfeather100
3 жыл бұрын
As always, very interesting and just enough info to ignite one’s curiosity and thirst to find out more.
@fridgemagnet9831
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another fascinating video
@TonyMillionaire
3 жыл бұрын
ENUNCIATION GREATLY improved. Thank you, I heard every word. Great site! Posting a link.
@ZheDong
3 жыл бұрын
nice video. been there but like u said this was always closed off. nice job getting access so early
@29outlaw
3 жыл бұрын
I've had difficulty getting down there even with a guide. Apparently they have an annual quota that they allow down there. In ancient times (like in the 1960's), anyone could just go down there anytime they wanted.
@pharaoh8681
3 жыл бұрын
60'a is ancient? Lmao
@scottshiflett3599
3 жыл бұрын
I was born in ancient times? …neato!!!
@josephp5058
3 жыл бұрын
They did for real that which we watch today at the cinema
@M0n0bl4nc0
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and I'm very glad. It's like you know the questions I'm wondering before I do!
@Bellroysg
Жыл бұрын
Watching your rome Playlist to prepare for my holiday in nov
@jamesblair18
3 жыл бұрын
We have bought the book! Preordered for 1st September.
@barbarawillis5187
3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine the Hypogeum very well with this video.
@tamiam484
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!! We’ve been twice and love it.
@adamstone5865
3 жыл бұрын
Rewatching videos and liking them since I forgot first time around. Maybe I can help some of you remember
@robbabcock_
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's fascinating to see "behind the scenes" of the ancient Colosseum.
@riks081
3 жыл бұрын
Aw man, hurry up September. I want to read this book now, I feel like I'm getting spoilers for the juicy information... but also don't want to miss a video.
@Pineemonkeys2ndchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent info! This is very enlightening I have wanted this info for awhile
@Ravana303
3 жыл бұрын
Great footage, thanks for sharing
@andydufresne8034
3 жыл бұрын
I work in entertainment production and have always loved getting lost in the back corridors of event venues, especially theaters which often have corridors and storage rooms underneath and elevating stages. But I don't think it would have been quite so fun at this venue.
@miatafan
3 жыл бұрын
I think the mini naval battles are the coolest part of the coliseum
@hakon5873
3 жыл бұрын
Man this is just super cool stuff, love your videos.
@andrewcruz1931
2 жыл бұрын
Very fascinating! Although the killing of lions is pretty heartbreaking 😥.
@Darkobugs
3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is such a gem on KZitem, keep up the good work!👏😎
@eureka9113
3 жыл бұрын
Woo new video
@jacobrocks7
2 жыл бұрын
Been there but the underground wasn’t open. Awesome that it is now
@spunj
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, good sponsor, keep it up! :)
@abroadwiththeburrells
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, your channel is incredible. Pre-ordered the book, can't wait!
@henryonly8351
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Awesome!
@insatiablecuriosity2555
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool video… can’t wait to get this book
@SHAd0Eheart
2 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed by the virtually nonexistent dislikes for this channels videos!
@nickdj4612
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why the colosseum isn’t being rebuilt? I feel like seeing it look like what is used to be would be an amazing site to see.
@davemitchell6281
3 жыл бұрын
Conclusion: They were crazy. Great video.
@michellegiampaoli40
3 жыл бұрын
I had visited this place in Rome,Italy. I couldn't imagine how these slaves & wild animals could have had been to battle between them & humans. To say that I have been here is just a dream. My family comes from north of Rome, near Tuscany. This is just another homecoming for me. My ancestors come from part of this area. Seeing all the backstreet of these ancient buildings. Wow! When our state borders reopen up again most overseas visitors will travel to Australia and to New Zealand.
@floorticket
3 жыл бұрын
Secundus.
@FirstnameLastname-gy2ci
3 жыл бұрын
You're going to destroy the History Channel with work like this, my friend.
@classiccomedycinemaprogram1640
3 жыл бұрын
The Hypogeum was, if you think about what it actually was, one of the most terrifying places to experience ever!
@THEADVENTURECHANNEL11
3 жыл бұрын
Brand new subscriber! Thank you for the history.
@jamesburnett7085
3 жыл бұрын
Dear Dr. Ryan: I LOVE the content of your presentations. Sadly, your speaking pattern, consisting of pauses separating rushes of hurried words is often difficult for me to understand. I don't wish to miss any part of your excellent programs. Would it be possible for you to slow down?
@davebruneau6068
3 жыл бұрын
I was there in 1980 & nobody was allowed down there. I actually snuck in by climbing those 4m iron gates that fill most of the archways...hey,i was 17,gimme a break
@carlosarana1589
3 жыл бұрын
Another great video
@birdman1843
3 жыл бұрын
They should fix it and host the next Super Bowl in there . It would be a hell of an experience
@jacobstreets8445
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the tour.
@jendagesse4524
3 жыл бұрын
I would love to see that
@katharinafeustel5864
2 жыл бұрын
I love how from some debris clogging the sewers archeologists could deduce what they ate and played in the colosseum. Other people might just think of it as dirt, but to scientists dirt can give hints to happenings millenia ago
@nathand7560
3 жыл бұрын
Good stuff again as always 👌
@piecaruso97
3 жыл бұрын
Nice you came visit Naples, my city
@jefffiets4941
3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video "The Roman iceberg" (all the things we know above, the things we neglect about Roman history below)
@fanroche8573
3 жыл бұрын
It's been accessible so much earlier. We did a couple of tours in 2009/10 that also included the third level
@directorans
6 ай бұрын
And to think I spent €7 on an audio guide when I could have just watched this!
@llYossarian
3 жыл бұрын
4:47 - You wouldn't have been able to see the skylights from there because there'd be a ceiling about a foot over your head (that 2nd set of arches is a separate floor and it's that floor that would maybe have been exposed to the "skylights").
@toldinstone
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I should have mentioned that. The upper floor was probably equally dark, since those "skylights" were just trapdoors like the Colosseum's.
@llYossarian
3 жыл бұрын
@@toldinstone Yeah, sry I know that one was a non-issue/didn't require actual "correction" but I just can't resist trying to add/contribute sometimes if I think I see an opportunity...
@DonariaRegia
3 жыл бұрын
If you did a video of the big and small, say the Colossus of Sol/Nero in life size, the the dimensions on coins and/or intaglio, and other comparisons that would be a different take. Also a video about how Romans of means used lavish art and decoration as a means to overwhelm the senses and intimidate, especially the life-size colored statues and busts of the deceased looking at every visitor. Spooksville lol
@keithbickerdike4621
3 жыл бұрын
We forget the misery and human suffering people went through inside those dark dungeons...
@thomasrobinette3227
3 жыл бұрын
You might forget. I dont....
@royroy3
3 жыл бұрын
@@thomasrobinette3227 Can't forget if if one doesn't care 🤣👍
@thomasrobinette3227
3 жыл бұрын
@@royroy3 huh?
@Will-Parr
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@professorroyhinkley4775
3 жыл бұрын
Nice Story...
@anthonyr587
3 жыл бұрын
Standing on a piece of history, how many eyes stared up at those ancient walls before their skulls gave way to a battle axe? Or their entrails skidded across the floor at the plunging of a steel blade? The most famous graveyard in the world.
@timothykozlowski2945
9 ай бұрын
Incredible just how much weight an arch can support
@Jesse_Dawg
3 жыл бұрын
very nice video. Like the colosseum and rome
@ordinarypete
3 жыл бұрын
I just watched your “how did romans get their animals” and wondered and have always wondered.. “how did they organize under the Colosseum?” And “how did they keep the roof on with all that crazy stuff going on?”
@johndough3125
3 жыл бұрын
they got animals from different countries through trade routes. They probably Had them transferred to Rome on ships.
@Raymond.Butler
Жыл бұрын
How often was the colosseum used in antiquity? If it was sparingly, there was plenty of time to cleanup and air out. Remember the Roman sensibilities about cleanliness. From my education it was said they liked clean around them, which is counter to every description I have ever heard about Roman colosseum.
@rhinegun3482
3 жыл бұрын
More proof that people have always been messed up and cruel.
@Immortal_BP
3 жыл бұрын
watching someone fight a lion with just a sword and shield is so crazy, i wonder how the fights usually played out, did humans win more than lions?
@Automedon2
3 жыл бұрын
We are used to things happening quickly but it must have taken a year or years to clear out the water from the passageways after flooding the arena. Then imagine the humidity and mold that formed down there afterwards. I hadn't considered the darkness either. It must have been like descending into hell to go down there.
@cameronolson92
3 жыл бұрын
If I could go back to any event in history I’d see the colosseum flooded for something, a recreation of a naval battle or of homers’ odyssey would be quite the spectacle. Seeing actual battles to the death would be even crazier
@bobbys4327
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, just sign up and go on to the next war. Volunteer for infantry rifleman. You will get to see all kinds of killing and shitt.....up close and personal.
@themaxcollective
3 жыл бұрын
"crazier" / horrific
@DOLRED
Жыл бұрын
It is difficult to believe the Colosseum was built upon Niro's lake and palace grounds. That probably explains the existence of the source of water to flood the colosseum for naval shows? On the other hand, there was a large aqueduct serving Palatine Hill in the vicinity. Cannot imagine how many millions of gallons of water was necessary to maintain a "Lake" inside the Colosseum. The water level must have been just enough to float ships (Shallow) and also messy for workers below in the Hypogeum? Wow.
@christianfreedom-seeker934
3 жыл бұрын
Actually they did the naval battles in the now torn down Circus Maximus which was built for chariot racing.
@boerbull1443
3 жыл бұрын
2 questions How did they get the ship's into the colosseum? And how did they flood the colosseum?
@O-plaat
3 жыл бұрын
1 They weren't massive ships but smaller copies build for just being used in the Colosseum. 2 Rome had a lot of aquaducts for its water supply, it was just a matter of diverting one to the arena.
@peterstation
3 жыл бұрын
Y’a got me I’ll order yer book 😘
@republikadugave420
3 жыл бұрын
Wow 5%...great deal
@peter_de_Jong817
3 жыл бұрын
Love to buy your book, but when will it be available in Europe? Currently I only have the option for the kindle and not the paperback
@loverofnaturalbeauty
3 жыл бұрын
I have pre-ordered it from Amazon UK. It is released in September.
@toldinstone
3 жыл бұрын
The release date will vary slightly from country to country, but the book should be available in early or mid-September almost everywhere.
@carleslazaro6117
3 жыл бұрын
@@toldinstone I hope it is translated into more languages besides Latin!
@armorer94
Жыл бұрын
I've heard there are plans to reconstruct the flooring over the hypogeaum.
@shillout7270
3 жыл бұрын
Things haven't changed much from 'Bread & Circusses' to take away pizza and TV- Hunger Games
@smallberries
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Garrett. Love your videos. Your book is still showing up in the Apple book store as a pre-order, "Expected September 1, 2021". Any way to get that moved up?
@toldinstone
3 жыл бұрын
A few book stores might get (and display) their shipments the week before, but otherwise September 1 is set as the launch date.
@aapp953
3 жыл бұрын
Gees dude where did you get your education from!!??? We learn about ancient Rome from grade school yet never heard of this part of the coliseum
@YaMumsSpecialFriend
3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating 🖖🏼
@galloe8933
3 жыл бұрын
You're a badass.
@aburaeese
3 жыл бұрын
Forget the Romans. Bruce and Chuck put this Coliseum on the map.
@christianfreedom-seeker934
3 жыл бұрын
The picture you show is of the Circus Maximus.
@al2207
3 жыл бұрын
you can go to the Puzzuoli arena , it is in better shape
@awalk5177
3 жыл бұрын
This is not recent. I visited there in 2007 and was only surprised by how many Americans are there giving guided tours about Italian history. Tickets for the Coliseum in Rome were actually free.
@vladsnape6408
3 жыл бұрын
2:18 How on Earth did the sewers get clogged with ceramic plates, jugs, bottles etc.? They should have put up signs saying "Please do not throw your plates, jugs and bottles into the drain once you have finished eating and drinking, put them into the bins provided".
@NickDietterick
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought the ground was flat and people would fight in the dirt like Spartacus
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