That battle between the Corcyreans and Corinthians precipitated the Peloponnesian War, in 434 BCE, so would have taken place a little over 500 years before it was recreated in the Colosseum.

On December 25, January 1, and May 1, the Colosseum is closed to visitors. The official opening time every day is 8:30 and the site is open until one hour before sundown, with the last entrance ...

One doesn't go out and begin to say, "I'm going to do a building the size of the Colosseum," and have it come like Athena out of Zeus's head, full-blown. The arch had to be invented before the ...

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 ...

Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.

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 ...

1. From the Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal - 2. From the Pyramid of Giza to the Colosseum - 3. From Machu Picchu to the Great Barrier Reef The dances are inspired by two world famous ...