colosseum Archives

9,036-piece Colosseum Is LEGO’s Largest Kit Ever

In a year that has had little to no travel and more time than usual spent at home, LEGO has unveiled its massive 9,036-piece Colosseum builder kit. ...

Rome Wasn’t Built In a Day. So How Long Did It Take?

History

Rome wasn't built in a day but over thousands of years. Here's how long it took to build some of the Eternal City's most famous attractions.

The Coolest View of the Colosseum

Rome

The Colosseum is a fascinating structure no matter where you view it. But my favorite perch from which to view the Colosseum has to be on this ...

Upper Floors of the Colosseum Open to Visitors

Italy News

You can now explore the fourth and fifth floors of the Colosseum.

The Atlas of Ancient Rome: Your New Favorite Coffee Table Book

Books & Literary Travel

The Atlas of Ancient Rome, a gorgeous, new two-volume set edited by Andrea Carandini, promises to be an "authoritative archeological survey of Rome ...

Visiting the Colosseum Dungeons on a Guided Tour [Review]

Rome

My review of the tour: Colosseum "Dungeons, Third Level and Arena Floor," Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Rome’s Fountains, Brought to You By…

Art and Architecture

Recently, city officials in Rome unveiled the Barcaccia fountain, which had been under wraps for the past year so it could be cleaned. The Barcaccia ...