The Roman Empire used the Colosseum for more than four centuries before it ceased to function as a sporting arena as spectators lost interest in the type of grisly public entertainment it provided.

In that year, Titus—the fifth Roman emperor in 11 years, a ruler with a shaky hold on a simmering populace and no blood claim to his office—opened the Colosseum as a sop.

These are the 10 best places to see the ruins of the Roman Empire while skipping out on the impending Jubilee crowds in Italy ...

The Roman Empire is still relevant. Aside from the fact that this is a funny trend that gives the world a little more insight into the minds of dudes, there's some real truth to it.

It seems far-fetched to suppose that all men regularly think about the Roman Empire. That’s an estimated 3.97 billion brains (give or take) with images of gladiators and the Colosseum routinely ...

As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year – which means it's not easy to ...

Standing 48 meters high, 156 meters wide, and 189 meters long, the Colosseum featured a complex system of arches, vaults, and an underground network called the Hypogeum. Its endurance over nearly 2000 ...

NARRATOR: The Colosseum-- the Roman Empire summed up in stone. Never has such a civilized culture poured so much of its wealth into engineering spectacles of death for the entertainment of its people.

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 largest and perhaps the best-preserved imperial villa of the Roman Empire is Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, Italy. Construction on the grounds was completed in AD 138. It was designated a UNESCO ...

When CBS News asked men correspondents how often they think about the Roman Empire, several said they didn't think about it at all. But featured "CBS Mornings" host and streaming anchor Vladimir ...