Tree surgeons cut down historic pines near Rome's Colosseum on Friday, a fortnight after three people were hurt when a ...

ROME, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Rome started cutting down ageing umbrella pines flanking the ancient Roman Forum on Friday after tests found a dozen were at risk of collapse. Three large trees have fallen ...

ROME (AP) — The man who just took charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: the Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch. Simone ...

The historic Roman Colosseum is facing backlash after partnering with Airbnb to bring gladiator "battles" back into the arena, and political figures in Italy are speaking out against the campaign.

The ancient Colosseum in Rome has witnessed some historic battles, with toga-clad crowds once packing the gigantic venue to watch gladiators slug it out against opponents including lions and baboons.

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 promote "a more ...