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.

Print; An American tourist’s visit to the Colosseum in Rome took a turn for the terrifying after the man impaled himself on a fence and was left dangling and screaming in pain, ...

Print; 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 ...

A 47-year-old man was impaled at the Colosseum in Rome while climbing the fence for a photo; The man was dangling from the metal spikes for over 20 minutes before a rescue team sedated and freed him ...

A U.S. tourist visiting Rome needed 80 stitches after he was impaled while climbing over a fence at the Colosseum, local Italian newspaper, Il Messaggero, reported.

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NPR's Scott Simon details the "gladiator experience" that 16 lucky — or unlucky — people might have next year inside the Roman Colosseum. Will they not be entertained?

Airbnb is opening the doors to Rome's historic Colosseum for up to 16 guests for an unforgettable experience as part of their new Icons category.

A 47-year-old man was impaled at the Colosseum in Rome while climbing the fence for a photo; The man was dangling from the metal spikes for over 20 minutes before a rescue team sedated and freed him; ...

The Colosseum dates back to 72 A.D. and was the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire, a place where thousands gathered to watch gladiators fight. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ...