Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024. The ancient site is set to become the venue for staged gladiator fights under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

Airbnb “The Colosseum is a symbol of the thousand-year history of Rome, its image must not be debased in the eyes of the world and it cannot become a playground,” he fumed.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

Rome is a history lover’s dream. You can discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, which are all part of an ancient city that once boasted over 20 million inhabitants.

We made a crucial mistake at the Colosseum in Rome, not once but twice. And although we have reasonable explanations both times, it still annoys us to this day.