Ancient Roman concrete, first used in 3rd century BCE harbors for its water resistance, was vital to the Colosseum's ...

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 ...

Question for Goldman: How many people lived in Rome when the Colosseum was active as an arena? ~Angie Answer: Estimates vary, but the most reliable sources, based on the number of houses and ...

The Colosseum is one of Italy's most popular tourist sites Spectators at Rome's ancient gladiator arena, the Colosseum, may have enjoyed snacks of olives, fruit and nuts, archaeologists have found.

The video highlights the Colosseum and the Emperor's Palace. Check out the full video below: Many fans were shocked to learn ...

Rome's ancient Colosseum has not had an arena floor since the 19th Century The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome's ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Lightning struck Rome's Constantine Arch near the Colosseum during a violent thunderstorm, loosening fragments from the ...

The Roman Colosseum held at least two such battles ... It was also common to stage a recreation of a historical event from Roman history. So there is plenty of historical precedence for what ...

When I visited the Colosseum in Rome for the first time, I wanted to experience stunning views that would transport me to the past. This was in October 2022 during a two-week train trip through ...

ROME — Workers mounted a crane Wednesday to secure Rome’s Constantine Arch near the Colosseum after a lightning strike loosened fragments from the ancient structure. A violent thunder and ...