It is an industry that was supposed to be cleaned up, after the turn-of-the-millennium­ notoriety surrounding so-called blood or conflict ­diamonds—precious stones mined in African war zones ...

Inside you, there is an amazing network of blood vessels, the tubes that carry blood all around your body. Every part of the body needs oxygen, food and water. The blood vessels are a bit like ...

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

In the Pompeian fresco, at least, the murmillo clearly has the edge—he is depicted triumphantly holding up his shield while blood gushes from wounds to his opponent’s wrist and chest.

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many ...

About 1,750 people in the UK are living with an undiagnosed hepatitis C infection after being given a transfusion with contaminated blood, according to BBC analysis. Official documents ...

Clash swords in Rome’s Colosseum with Airbnb’s new live Gladiator experience - Italy’s iconic amphitheatre will be open to ...

The murmillo, by ­contrast ... town – that the crowds are barely sated by the pre-match feast. It is human blood they bay for. We like to whet their appetites. The first duels we put before ...

Customs inspector Simon Weynachter sets out to track down Jérôme Attias and Alain Fitoussi, who are at the head of one of the biggest financial swindles of all time. Customs inspector Simon ...