Discover the workings of this icon of the Roman Empire. Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie ...

Under the patronage of the 11 ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sheikha Bodour bint ...

As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives ... Inside the ancient complex, there is very little signage explaining ...

The truth is that the Colosseum, like many ancient monuments ... into its historical context but since most museum captions in Rome make no sense at all, you might as well stay outside.

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered beautiful, ancient paint—but not just any ... to find a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment. The Colosseum Archaeological Park announced the discovery ...

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum ... of a Roman emperor’s palace. One particular find — a bright blue chunk — caught their attention and turned out to be a rare ancient material.

Around 2,500 years ago, the city of Rome was at the centre of a huge empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria. The Roman Empire was based upon enslaved people and citizens. Enslaved people ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: A normal ticket includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valid for 24 hours) and you can visit all three in one day. It doesn't include a visit to the ...

Impact Link I'm a native Californian, but I've been working as a tour guide in Rome since 2008. I've seen how increased tourism is affecting popular attractions like the Colosseum and the Vatican.