Better yet, we should have paid for an expert guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. If we’re being totally honest, we made a few more mistakes the first time we visited ...

The Roman Empire used the Colosseum for more ... 2011), a book co-authored by Beard and British historian Keith Hopkins. At this time, the Colosseum was known as the Flavian Amphitheater, after ...

An American, 47, reportedly tried to climb over a fence in Piazza del Colosseo, presumably to get a closer look at the Colosseum, before falling and impaling himself.

ROME — 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 ...

Finally, you'll spend some time at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Recent visitors highly recommend this tour, noting the underground portion made their visit to the Colosseum extra special.

For centuries after, the Colosseum was occupied by Christian ... through which gladiators would march in Roman times, the work had been so faded that “it had been practically illegible ...

ROME, Italy (WKRC) - The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some have called the event "demeaning" and "a publicity stunt.

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ... If you want to avoid the crowds, book the first or last time slot of the day.

taught by Roman history buffs who specialize in historical reenactments. The project is a partnership between the Colosseum Archaeological Park and Airbnb, the accommodations booking platform ...