We made a crucial mistake at the Colosseum in Rome, not once but twice. And although we have reasonable explanations both times, it still annoys us to this day. What was our mistake? We got basic ...

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote ...

It was the last thing they would see a trapdoor opening in the floor of the Colosseum to unleash a snarling ... to a grisly death in ancient Rome's most barbaric playground once quaked in their ...

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...

Centro Storico's dark history and haunting legends take center stage during thrilling nighttime ghost tours. These tours ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Although 30 million Christian pilgrims will flock to Rome’s for its Catholic Jubilee, visitors can avoid feeling overwhelmed ...

Last year, during the week leading up to Easter known as Holy Week, Francis didn't attend a procession at Rome's Colosseum on Good Friday to conserve his health, and the pope later led tens of ...

While New York and London lead the way, Madrid and Argentina surprisingly rank high as popular filming locations.