The inspiration behind Gladiator's dream of Rome likely came from the failure of the Roman Republic. The real Roman Republic ...

This summer, the backlash against mass tourism saw protests in many cities, including Barcelona and Athens.In Rome, lockboxes have been tampered with, but they may soon be things of the past.Last ...

For a modern audience, it’s tempting to valorize the Roman gladiator — strong, brave, fierce — as a masculine ideal. Indeed, ancient Rome has become for many young men an exemplar of a ...

Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum Some Italian officials are not in favor of the historic site becoming a 'theme park,' while others show support.

Instead of "Gladiator II" deconstructing the mythos of Rome, it's the real Caracalla who acts as a warning for what Scott seems to think Rome — and any of its modern reflections — needs in a ...

Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena.

To preface, I am not a history buff. I have not studied Roman history to any great extent, yet I am a lover of the original Gladiator. In fact, I was first introduced to the glories of Rome by my ...

When we think of ancient Rome, gladiator fights are often top of mind. And yet, very little is known about these Colosseum battles, which is what arguably makes them great fodder for imaginative ...

Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024. The ancient site is set to become the venue for staged gladiator fights under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

ROME — 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 ...

Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum leads to outcry in Rome The vacation-rental company is promising armor, swordfights and “victuals” to a chosen few. November 16, 2024 ...