The most popular form of mass entertainment that took place at the Colosseum was gladiatorial combat, where trained fighters known as gladiators battled against each other or against wild animals such as lions, tigers, and elephants. Other types of events also occurred at the Colosseum, including animal hunts, mock sea battles, and public executions. However, gladiatorial combat remained the most popular form of entertainment throughout the Colosseum's history.
