In the first century, the Colosseum was staggering in its size and scope. We still consider it a wonder today which means that thousands of years ago it would have been even harder to comprehend and take in.. The sheer amount of money and effort that went into this building leads a person to wonder where the funds came from. Thanks to a “ghost inscription” within the Colosseum itself, Matthew Larsen explores how the Colosseum may have had more influence over early Christians than it could seem at first glance.