This documentary takes the viewer to ancient Romes very first arena - the overlooked crumbling ruins of Capua, as well as to the modern concert venue of the arena in Verona, where engineers carefully monitor seismic and sound vibrations, testament to how proper management can make these stunning venues available for public entertainment today. The series talks to experts who explain how 2000 years of human drama have left their mark on the stone, brick and mortar of this iconic arena. Scientists and engineers are interviewed as they carefully wash and repair the Colosseum facade thanks to a controversial public-private partnership involving the Italian fashion house Tods. But returning the Colosseum to its ancient glory is no small task.