Bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery in York have revealed the first archaeological evidence of gladiatorial combat between a human and a lion.

A suspected lion bite found on a Roman skeleton in a burial site in Driffield Terrace, York, gives a "remarkable insight" into the ...

Bite marks found on the pelvis of a skeleton discovered in a cemetery is the first archaeological proof of gladiator combat ...

The body of Pope Francis is lying in state in St. Peter’s Basilica, where it will remain for three days until his funeral ...

Rome's Colosseum will be plunged into darkness on Tuesday night as a mark of respect for Pope Francis who died on Monday, Italy's culture ministry has said.

Colosseum locked for a VIP visit, Pope Francis makes Easter return—then dies at 88. Rome travelers witness joy and grief in ...

Against the ancient backdrop of Rome’s Colosseum, thousands gathered Friday evening for the solemn Via Crucis procession, ...

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent ...

After a day tour in beautiful Marseille, France, my adult daughter and I were hot and tired and headed straight for the ...

Italian authorities have brought the hammer down on companies jacking up prices to see the incredibly popular landmark.