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 ...

A poet talking about a theater maybe 75, 100 years before the Colosseum was built, talks about awnings that were made of purple, red, and yellow, and they dyed the audience underneath in these ...

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 ...

A $35 million project—the first full cleaning in the Colosseum's history—aims to return the Roman monument to its former splendor, while also strengthening the overall structure.

Rome, the Eternal City, a place that’s easier than ever for Denverites to visit: In May, United Airlines launched a nonstop flight between Denver International Airport and Rome.