Constructed from stone and Roman concrete, the Colosseum defied architectural conventions of its time, boasting exceptional durability and strength. The innovative use of arches, vaults, and various ...

The Commodus Passage was a later addition to the Colosseum that allowed emperors to visit the arena without encountering the ...

A once-secret passageway in the Colosseum, named after the fearsome ancient Roman emperor who features in the Hollywood blockbuster "Gladiator", has opened to the public for the first time.

On Oct. 1, groups of Chinese tourists gathered before the Louvre's gleaming glass pyramid in Paris, the iconic masterpiece ...

A once-hidden tunnel running into the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, will be open to the public by the end of October, authorities ...

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday (Oct 4) he hoped to bring home the hostages held by ...

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday blamed protesters for insulting graffiti that appeared on a statue of the late Pope ...

ROME (Reuters) -Large crowds assembled in central Rome on Saturday for the fourth straight day of protests in Italy since ...

ROME (Reuters) -Large crowds assembled in central Rome on Saturday for the fourth straight day of protests in Italy since ...

Rome is one of the most iconic cities in the world, and no trip to the Eternal City is complete without a visit to the Colosseum. This ancient amphitheater, a symbol of Rome's rich history, offers a ...

Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, in The Hague on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. KAMIL ZIHNIOGLU FOR LE MONDE Whether it is a turning point or a temporary radicalization, something appears to ...