Discusses the history of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, two large meeting places, and the uses to which they were put during the last years of the Roman Republic and the early years of the Roman Empire.

At the center of the world -- Out of the marshes -- Buying and selling -- The center of power -- The homes of the gods -- Justice and punishment -- Records and treasure -- The Colosseum -- In the arena -- Gladiators in the arena -- Animals in the arena -- On the terraces.