The Colosseum had several tunnels beneath its arena, but one decorated passage remains especially mysterious. Often described ...

Although construction work at the time revealed portions of a large Roman villa home known as a domus, no one conducted ...

The corridor, attributed to Emperor Commodus who reigned between 180 and 192 CE, is infamous for its association with the cruel ruler who was passionate about combat in the arena. The Passage of ...

Visitors to the Colosseum will be able to walk in the footsteps of emperors as the Roman landmark opens a once-secret passageway that the rulers used to enter the arena without mixing with the masses.

Note: Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only include access to the arena floor and the upper level. If you want to visit ...

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, ...

Visiting the Colosseum is a must-do activity for anyone visiting Rome, especially if this is your first time. Once an amphitheater built by the Roman emperors for gladiator shows and hunts of wild ...

Last week, a tourist was filmed etching a pair of names onto the walls of Rome’s Colosseum. He could now face a hefty fine—or even time in jail—for defacing the world wonder. The video, which was ...

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 ...

An Italian vacation can be a history-filled delight, but the most popular sites can be packed -- luckily, there are less ...