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Ancient emperor’s secret tunnel to the Colosseum reopens

A once-secret passage used by Emperor Commodus to access the Rome Colosseum is opening to the public for the first time, ...

‘I explored Ancient Rome and saw gladiator fights'

Think of the ancient Roman Empire and Julius Caesar, Mount Vesuvius and Russell Crowe likely come to mind. We’re taught so ...
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You Can Now Walk Through the Colosseum’s Secret Tunnel Once Used by Ancient Roman Emperors

Experts say the notorious emperor Commodus may have survived an assassination attempt inside this tunnel, which is now open ...

Once-secret Emperor Commodus’ passage to Rome Colosseum opens to public for the first time

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s Colosseum can walk through a hidden imperial passage.
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Rome Colosseum gladiators again? Criticized Airbnb deal makes staged fights a reality

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 aims to promote "a more ...