The spectacular arena showcasing Ancient Rome’s power also contributed to its downfall. The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the ...

Part of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed on Thursday during renovations. Firefighters rescued four workers, ...

Part of an ancient Roman tower overlooking the Colosseum has collapsed, leaving several workers trapped under the rubble. The ...

A 2,000-year-old tunnel once used by Roman emperors to slip into the Colosseum unseen will open to the public this month, offering visitors a rare glimpse of the arena’s imperial backstage. Known as ...

The Passage of Commodus was used by Roman emperors. Simona Murrone / Colosseum Archaeological Park A secret tunnel in the Colosseum once used by Roman emperors has opened to the public for the first ...