As I approached the Colosseum, a moment I’d imagined ... Beneath his feet, and indeed all around, construction was underway ...

Those sent to Rome to work the awning must have ... Question: Did the Romans borrow construction techniques for the Colosseum from even more ancient cultures? ~Elaine Answer: Well, I think all ...

Explore a plan of the Colosseum to investigate six key areas. Each shows an aspect of the sophisticated technology and planning that lie behind this incredible structure.

The Colosseum is not just an outstanding achievement of ancient Roman construction. It is symbolic of Rome’s past, and remains a must-see for any traveler wishing to experience the magnificence ...

a true nighttime outing). Rome Tours offers a variety of other tours throughout the city, from a comprehensive daytime tour of the Colosseum to a bar crawl. Most tours last about three hours and ...