Airbnb is offering a late-night experience in the Roman Colosseum to promote Gladiator II, where you become a gladiator for ...

Airbnbs are typically synonymous with cozy getaways, but a new Icons experience from the homeshare company is putting guests ...

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, the Colosseum returns to its original purpose as a venue for performances.

Built nearly 2,000 years ago, the Colosseum is one of the most iconic ancient structures still standing in Rome. But visiting ...

One such fresco was recently unearthed in a tavern in Pompeii. The vivid scene depicts two gladiators—a murmillo (“fish-man”) and a Traex (“Thracian”). The murmillo is recognizable by ...

Yes, the iconic landmark in Rome will soon be taking reservations...kind of. It's not available for an overnight stay, but ...

The image on the stela clearly depicts Palumbos as a murmillo. Although the relatively simple stela isn’t a sign of great wealth, it is evidence that Palumbos and his wife could afford a proper ...

Explore the Hypogeum: Descend into the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared for battle. Here, you’ll select ...

Our own slaves are only too happy to brandish the leathers. The retiarius, while much less honourable than the murmillo, is fascinating to watch. He wades into the arena with a trident ...

ADRIANA: And who’s the man in the funny fish helmet? HUSBAND: That’s the murmillo. ADRIANA: Now we’ve arrived at the fort, he is out all the time, gets back late and is just exhausted.