What made the Colosseum one of the most feared and awe-inspiring arenas in history? From bloodthirsty gladiator fights to ...

Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" is full of a memorable action scenes, from a bloody showdown featuring CGI baboons to Paul Mescal outsmarting a charging rhino in the Roman Colosseum. But one ...

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.

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park Across the ...

New sites and artifacts are found all the time, revealing forgotten secrets of the past. In the heart of Rome, a dazzling blue material dating back 2,000 years was uncovered, captivating ...

The Ancient Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) has a history that dates back to 312 ... The park sits roughly 2 miles south of the Colosseum. Recent visitors said the Appian Way is worth the long ...

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 ...