History explains most of what our world is made up of today and to this day we have grown from what happened in the past. In 80 AD a monumental amphitheater was created in Rome. This amphitheater was intended to serve as an entertainment center where people would watch all types of games and sports. It was the central stage of the Roman Empire for gladiator fights and wild beast hunting. It was ultimately intended to distract and socially control the public. Many aspects of this great amphitheater will be discussed in this article. Some of them include historical/cultural aspects, aesthetic philosophy, period genres, stylistic traits and technical terms, biographical information and specific compositions. These aspects will be separated into 6 parts and discussed in depth. Historical/Cultural Aspects When discussing historical and cultural aspects it is important to take into consideration the culture, religion, political, social, economic and artistic aspects of the time period. The construction of the Colosseum took place during the Flavian dynasty, between 69 AD and 96 AD. The construction of this impressive amphitheater began in 70 AD under the reign of Emperor Vespasian and ended around 80 AD under the reign of his son Titus (Vespasian, 2013). During this period Vespasian was best known for his reorganization of the army and expansion of the membership of the Senate, which ultimately dealt with the political, economic, and military aspects of Roman history and culture. The reign of Vespasian and his two sons, Titus and Domitian, comprised the Flavian dynasty. Unlike the Julio-Claudians who took the kingdom before them, the Flavians belonged to the Italian nobility, not the Roman aristocracy. After the assassination... half of the sheet... Ancient and classical periods, 3500 BC-500 AD - Rome - The Roman Empire, 14-284 AD - The High Empire - Civil war and a new settlement." Encyclopedia Of World History (2001): 91-92. History Reference Center. Web. 4 April 2014. Fiero, Gloria K. The Humanistic Tradition: Early Civilizations and the Classical Legacy. McGraw-Hill, 2009. Print. Lerner Publishing, Group. “Ancient Rome.” 69. United States: Lerner Publishing Group, 2000. History Reference Web, 4 April 2014. Natanson, Ann. “History Today 61.10: 6-7. Academic research completed. Web. April 4, 2014. "Vespasian." Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th edition (2013): 1. Academic research completed, April 4, 2014. "Vespasian (9-79)." Detroit: Gale, 1998 GOLD Center 2014.