The Colosseum had a special drainage system for sea battles and a retractable awning. It also had tunnels and chambers for performers and animals. Today, it’s one of Rome’s most famous sites ...

The velarium, an awning that provided shade to Colosseum spectators, is seen here during production. At the top are the black ...

The velarium, an awning that provided shade to Colosseum spectators, is seen here during production. At the top are the black panels that the filmmaking team used to control light, with additional ...

See where gladiators battled at the Colosseum is ranked #1 out of 26 things to do in Rome. See pictures and our review of See where gladiators battled at the Colosseum.

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Paul McCartney performed in front of about 500,000 people outside Rome's Colosseum on Sunday, a day after he performed inside the Roman forum. The ex-Beatle performed for almost three hours, singing ...

NPR's Scott Simon details the "gladiator experience" that 16 lucky — or unlucky — people might have next year inside the Roman Colosseum. Will they not be entertained?