A 3-D experience of ancient Rome
Ever wonder how a gladiator fight looked from the front row of the Colosseum in Rome?
“Rewind Rome,” a 3-D simulation presented Thursday in a theater a few steps from the ruined arena, offers visitors the chance to experience daily life in the ancient capital.
Virtual tourists will see the simulation on a giant screen and animated characters will guide them through the streets of Rome as they appeared in AD 310. Some of the reconstructed monuments include the Forum, ancient Rome’s center of power, and the temple of Vesta, where visitors will spy on a secret rite dedicated to the pagan goddess.
The show opens to the public Nov. 20, with earphones available in eight languages. It is based on a simulation created by experts at UCLA.
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