John Pearce
Reader in Archaeology at King’s College London specializing in Roman material and pictorial evidence, discussing archaeological finds and logistics of spectacles.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 50min
The Roman Arena
Matthew Nicholls, Oxford scholar of Roman architecture, explains amphitheatre building and imperial politics. John Pearce, archaeologist at King’s College, discusses beasts, logistics and material finds. Kathleen Coleman, Harvard classicist, explores gladiators’ social status and careers. They cover origins from funeral rites, arena logistics, Colosseum politics, spectacle organization, star performers and the decline of the games.
