Photos offer stunning aerial views of Rome’s Colosseum and ancient Forum

Aerial photos of the world-renowned Colosseum and the Roman Forum reveal the impressive scale of Rome’s ancient heart. The ...
11Alive

Ancient arena sparks modern debate: Colosseum hosts first gladiator shows in 2,000 years

ROME, Italy — 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 ...
Yahoo

The Ancient Snacks Served At The Roman Colosseum

The next time you grab a snack at a sports event, take a moment to think about our ancient Roman counterparts. Ancient Romans who attended games at the Colosseum (also known as the Flavian ...

Ancient Construction Site at Pompeii Sheds Light on Rome’s Miraculous Self-Healing Cement

From the iconic Colosseum in Rome to Hadrian’s Wall all the way in England, there’s one question most people must ask ...
Yahoo

Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Pack up your dusty sandals and brutal weapons, folks. It's time for "Gladiator II" and our collective return to glorious if savage ancient Rome. (And if you're really into it, "Gladiator III" could be ...