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You Can Now Walk Through the Colosseum's Secret Tunnel Once Used by Ancient Roman Emperors

A secret tunnel in the Colosseum once used by Roman emperors has opened to the public for the first time. The tunnel is known ...
Ancient Origins

Secret Imperial Passage Opens in Rome's Colosseum After 2,000 Years

The tunnel connected the emperor's box, positioned prominently on the south side of the Colosseum, to the amphitheater’s exterior. This strategic design allowed the ruler to enter and exit without ...
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Ancient arena sparks modern debate: Colosseum hosts first gladiator shows in 2,000 years

ROME, Italy — The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to ...
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Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights — albeit staged — for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote "a more ...