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The Colosseum in ancient Rome was completely free to enter and held over fifty thousand

people at once. In eighty AD, you had to arrive early because seating worked like a social

hierarchy map. The Colosseum had seventy six different entrances, each designated

for specific classes. Wealthy senators walked through private passages leading straight to cushioned

seats near the arena floor, while common citizens climbed steep stairs to hard stone benches

high above. Food vendors circulated constantly, selling bread, fruit,

nuts, and wine. They weaved through the massive crowds during performances,

ensuring spectators stayed fed throughout the day long events. The stone seats offered zero comfort,