Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” is full of a memorable action scenes, from a bloody showdown featuring CGI baboons to Paul Mescal outsmarting a charging rhino in the Roman Colosseum. But one ...

The movie "Gladiator II" features scenes involving rhinos, baboons and sharks. A professor explains whether these animals were actually featured in the Roman Colosseum.

Assessment Critique the models of the Colosseum. As a group, discuss why it was important to maintain the original structure of the Colosseum. Also, discuss the cultural value of the Roman Colosseum.

Roman officials, travel experts express concern with Airbnb's gladiator night at Colosseum 'We cannot turn one of the most important monuments in the world into a theme park,' former European ...

An American tourist slipped while climbing a spiked fence to take a photo at the Colosseum and required surgery.

The Roman Colosseum will see action for the first time in almost 2,000 years thanks to Airbnb's new sweepstakes, but some people have raised concerns.

Ask a Roman-History Professor: Were There Ever Sharks in the Colosseum? By Louis Peitzman, a freelance writer who covers TV, film, and theater.

NPR's Scott Simon details the "gladiator experience" that 16 lucky — or unlucky — people might have next year inside the Roman Colosseum. Will they not be entertained?

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.

Ridley Scott's "Gladiator 2" features a standout action set piece where the Colosseum is filled with water and sharks. Did that actually happen?

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.