Rome's Circus Maximus

It certainly doesn't look like much today.  (Photo taken from Palatine Hill, perhaps near the perch of Emperor Augustus'  imperial box.)

But imagine, 1900 years ago, a stone and marble stadium, 2000 feet long and 500 feet wide, that could seat more than 200,000.

Imagine chariot races, athletic events, and gladiatorial combats.

More than once while in Rome, I've wanted to take a trip in Mr. Peabody's Wayback Machine.

"Set the dial to 103 A.D., Sherman."