'Elite politics': Why UFC at the White House has so many people thinking about Ancient Rome

What does the UFC White House event really have in common with Ancient Roman gladiator games? The greatest similarities may ...
WAPT

Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality

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 promote "a more ...
Hyperallergic

Outrage Over Airbnb’s “Gladiator Experience” in Rome’s Colosseum

An image used to promote Airbnb's listing for a private gladiator "experience" at the Colosseum in Rome. (all images courtesy Airbnb) Get ready, get set, go cosplay as a gladiator and fight a random ...
Yahoo

Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?

Pack up your dusty sandals and brutal weapons, folks. It's time for "Gladiator II" and our collective return to glorious if savage ancient Rome. (And if you're really into it, "Gladiator III" could be ...