The historic Roman Colosseum is facing backlash after partnering with Airbnb to bring gladiator "battles" back into the arena, and political figures in Italy are speaking out against the campaign ...

The Roman Colosseum was built in the first century A.D. and hosted gladiatorial games, combat, and hunts up until the sixth century. The last official gladiator battle held at the Colosseum was in ...

Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena. CNN values your feedback 1.

The Roman Colosseum. By ABC News. February 20, 2003, 5:21 PM — -- The Roman Colosseum was the ultimate ancient venue for the display of bloodsport. ... If a naval battle did take place there, ...

Water flows at the subterranean level of the Roman Colosseum. After the bloody battles, combatants washed in the water, which still flows under the arena. The Colosseum's new tours allows visitors ...

The famed Colosseum in Rome fell into neglect hundreds of years ago, ... For some four centuries, starting with its opening in 80 A.D., the Colosseum was the site of epic battles, ...

Officials in Rome have expressed their concerns following news that the Colosseum will welcome visitors after hours for a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the upcoming 'Gladiator II.' ...

Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal has a scene in which a naval battle occurs in the Colosseum. Here's how accurate the event is.

Airbnb is planning to host gladiator fights in Rome's Colosseum. Selected guests can take part in a mock battle while dressed in gladiator garb, Airbnb says.

"Gladiator II" shows the Roman Colosseum as it likely never was: filled with water and sharks in order to host bloody sea-battle re-enactments.

Airbnb is courting controversy through a deal announced earlier this week which will allow up to 16 lucky customers to travel to the Roman Colosseum and play gladiator. The property rental site is ...