Archaeologists uncovered a Roman gladiator’s tomb in ancient Liternum shedding light on burial customs and daily life in ...

As the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world ... Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level.

Successful gladiators were the movie stars of the first century – so famous ... in the arena. Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization.

Some of the most emblematic sites are the Arles arenas, a perfectly preserved Roman amphitheatre dating ... Be sure to visit ...

With Mercury's help we visit different arenas for Roman 'entertainment'. Poetry and drama are performed in special half-circle theatres built of stone. The song 'Into the arena' reflects the ...