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Sausage Dogs in the Colosseum
- Archeologists found sausage dog bones in Colosseum sewers.
- They speculate the dogs may have been in staged battles, acrobats, or pest control.
Colosseum Halftime Shows
- Halftime shows at the Colosseum included elaborate animal acts and recreations of myths.
- Criminals were sometimes placed on seesaws for lions to attack.
Colosseum Features and Claudius's Antics
- The Colosseum had a retractable roof called the Velarium, operated by sailors.
- Emperor Claudius would force staff into the show if anything went wrong.