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 ...

Rome is full of ruins. You practically can’t turn a corner without seeing an ancient temple or statue or column. Obviously the Colosseum is the most popular site to visit, but don’t stop there!

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 ...

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.