Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, ...

The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee stayed up late last night, finally delivering a vote to move a congressional ...

As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum draws more ...

Maximus sees his family before dying after killing Commodus, restoring Rome’s hope, and finally reaching peace ...

Italy’s famous landmarks offer something no textbook can — the chance for your children to stand inside history. From a city buried in volcanic ash to a tower that leans against the laws of physics, ...

ROME, Italy — The Colosseum may be the most famous landmark in Rome. The massive amphitheater was built nearly 2,000 years ago. "The Colosseum represents mostly our city. It's the true symbol we have ...

Discover the real risks faced by Romans in the amphitheaters, including disasters, rogue animals, and imperial whims, and learn how seating, safety measures, and social hierarchy shaped the experience ...

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s world-renowned Colosseum will have the opportunity to walk through a hidden imperial passage that once allowed Roman emperors to reach the ...

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.

Among gladiator classes commonly seen in the ancient Roman ring, one of the more popular matchups were between the Retiarius and the Secutor. Ancient Rome historian Alexander Marriotti breaks down why ...

When he visited Rome, Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield thought he was going to see scenes from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator — he could not have been more wrong. During an interview during the ...