An American on vacation in Rome is reportedly recovering after climbing a fence at the ruins of the Colosseum, falling and being impaled on a metal spike in front of other horrified tourists ...

An American, 47, reportedly tried to climb over a fence in Piazza del Colosseo, presumably to get a closer look at the Colosseum, before falling and impaling himself.

The Colosseum in Rome denies reports that a man was injured on the grounds of the ancient amphitheater, as widely reported by local media outlets.

An American tourist in Rome impaled himself on a metal fence at the Colosseum while possibly trying to take a selfie — screaming in pain as he was left helplessly dangling for more than 20 minutes.

A young woman carries the cross during Rome's Way of the Cross ceremony at the Colosseum while clergy members and faithful follow with candles on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.

King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Rome yesterday evening for their official visit on behalf of the British government.

Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre,it is an oval amphitheatre, and the largest ever built. The arena hosted a variety of blood sports as entertainment. with ceremonies and shows that lasted ...

An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.

Get ready, get set, go cosplay as a gladiator and fight a random stranger in Rome’s torch-lit Colosseum — for free? Airbnb will start taking booking requests next week for an “exclusive ...

Airbnb has signed a $1.5 million deal with Rome's Colosseum to sponsor a series of staged gladiator fights.