From 400 B.C. to the fifth century A.D., the Roman Empire pioneered engineering techniques ... to the durability of Roman ...

The Colosseum dates back to 72 A.D. and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire, a place where thousands gathered to watch gladiators fight. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ...

Ancient Romans built the Colosseum between AD 72 and 80 to host massive events like gladiator battles and reenactments, National Geographic reports. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...

Romans cultivated plums widely across the empire, and the fruit ripened ... backstory gave them elite status in Roman society. Their appearance at the Colosseum was partly to show off.

As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year – which means it's not easy to ...

Thanks to modern-day literature and films—and the fact that ancient amphitheaters remain standing throughout the former Roman Empire, notably the Colosseum in Rome—warring gladiators are one ...

The Colosseum is one of the most famous and fascinating ancient sites in the world. Envisioning what it would have been like during the days of the Roman Empire takes some imagination; it helps if ...

The Roman Colosseum and the Pantheon are famous examples ... Libya developed seaports and roads to help facilitate travel around the empire. A micro-state wedged between Switzerland and Austria ...