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10 Ancient Roman Foods People Actually Ate at the Colosseum
Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...
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They Came to See Rome—But Found the Colosseum Locked
Colosseum locked for a VIP visit, Pope Francis makes Easter return—then dies at 88. Rome travelers witness joy and grief in ...
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Rome’s Ancient Colosseum Hosts Way of the Cross With Pope’s Theme of Renewal
Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, ...
Pope Francis, still recovering, skips Rome’s annual Good Friday procession
The 88-year-old pontiff skipped an outdoor ceremony for Good Friday, the day Christians mark Jesus' crucifixion. Read more at ...
Italian authority levies hefty fines against Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies
Italy's anti-trust agency has levied fines totaling 20 million euros against half a dozen ticketing agencies for practices ...
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Rome's Colosseum to host Airbnb faux gladiator fights in $1.5-million deal
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 ...
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Rome’s ancient Colosseum hosts Way of the Cross with pope’s theme of renewal
Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, where Cardinal Baldassare Reina carried the cross on behalf of Pope ...