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, while other visitors ...

These features, combined with the sheer scale of the Colosseum, showcased Rome's engineering ingenuity and its ability to entertain on a grand scale. The Velarium: A Retractable Awning Ahead of Its ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly ...

The Colosseum director declined to comment on the fines, his office said. It said the Colosseum was Italy's most-visited monument in 2023, with over 12.3 million visitors. The Cooperative Culture ...

The velarium, an awning that provided shade to Colosseum spectators, is seen here during production. At the top are the black panels that the filmmaking team used to control light, with additional ...

Gladiator II director talks rebuilding the Colosseum. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. After Scott made one of the biggest ...

By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Rome It has probably been centuries since Romans have been so feverish about happenings at the Colosseum, and it is not because of the recent release of the ...

Ridley Scott‘s “Gladiator II” is full of memorable action scenes, from a bloody showdown featuring CGI baboons to Paul Mescal outsmarting a charging rhino in the Roman Colosseum. But one ...

Much like its predecessor, “Gladiator II” centers on spectacular gladiatorial games held at the Colosseum, which pits captive warriors like Lucius against other men as well as animals in combat.

Lots of moments from “Gladiator II” are fiction. But some scientists think mock naval battles in the Colosseum totally happened. This is an article from our newsletter “Science Goes To The Movies.” To ...

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.