You might not think anyone would want a "gladiator experience." All those heavy shields and stifling steel helmets. And, of course, the spear wounds and … goring. But the authorities that oversee Rome ...

The Italian government announced plans to give Rome’s ancient Colosseum a new floor. The construction would allow future visitors to stand where gladiators once stood. An Italian engineering firm won ...

A TikTok user sparked widespread discussion after admitting that her visit to Rome's Colosseum left her unsettled when she learned about its violent past. Her video expressing discomfort about the ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. We owe the Roman poet Martial a debt of gratitude for recording so vividly the gladiatorial battle that took place on the opening day of the ...