chyle the milky fluid taken up by the lacteals from the intestine during digestion, consisting of lymph and triglyceride fat (chylomicrons) in a stable emulsion, and conveyed by the thoracic duct to empty into the venous system.
Because of the ruined state of the interior, it is impractical to use the Colosseum to host large events; only a few hundred spectators can be accommodated in temporary seating. However, much larger concerts have been held just outside, using the Colosseum as a backdrop.
Colosseum History. The Colosseum is an elliptical amphitheater, a masterpiece of ancient Roman engineering. Its ruins still stands today as a testament to the might of the Roman Empire. The construction of the Colosseum, initially called the Flavian Amphitheater, was started by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD.