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.

The ancient Roman Colosseum will host gladiator fights for the first time in 2,000 years. This event is part of a broader effort to boost European heritage tourism, supported by a 1.5 million USD ...

Staged gladiator fights will return to the Colosseum after 2,000 years, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Staged gladiator fights will return to the Colosseum after 2,000 years, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

ROME, Italy — 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 ...

Staged gladiator fights will return to the Colosseum after 2,000 years, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Staged gladiator fights will return to the Colosseum after 2,000 years, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Staged gladiator fights will return to the Colosseum after 2,000 years, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.

Rome's Colosseum will revive gladiator fights in a $1.5M Airbnb deal this May, ... FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024.