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The Colosseum: A Painful History of Blood and Glory
What made the Colosseum one of the most feared and awe-inspiring arenas in history? From bloodthirsty gladiator fights to ...
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A Five-Pound Hunk of the World’s Oldest Known Synthesized Pigment Was Found in Nero’s Palace
The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and its rediscovery by Renaissance ...
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The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death
Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.
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Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum leads to outcry in Rome
But adults cosplaying as Roman warriors within the hallowed walls of the Colosseum is not appropriate, she said. “It’s a fantastic way for children to engage with history, because it offers a ...
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The 5 Best Guided Colosseum Tours
Recent reviewers praise the expert guides, saying they are knowledgable about the history of the Colosseum (as well as the entrances with the shortest lines). Reviewers also appreciate the pace of ...
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History Channel visits Colosseum docuseries with October Films, Motion Content
A+E Networks’ The History Channel in the US is lining up Colosseum, a docuseries about the Roman Empire from October Films and Motion Content Group to launch next month. The eight-part series brings ...
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The Colosseum: Building the Arena of Death
Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.