The Colosseum has a bright new look following a restoration using the same travertine marble of ancient Rome to recreate parts of columns from 2,000 years ago. Thousands of Romans once flocked to this arena to watch gladiators battle each other and wild animals.

Thousands of years ago, crowds gathered at the Colosseum in Rome to watch gladiator battles and other grisly spectacles. Now, 21st-century visitors will get a better sense of how ancient audiences experienced the amphitheater,

The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years.

A major restoration of the Colosseum has given it a bright new look, using the same travertine stone Roman builders used 2,000 years ago.

Nearly 2,000 years ago, ancient Romans enjoyed a variety of snacks when attending events at the Colosseum. Recent archaeological findings have uncovered remnants of these foods, and interestingly, they include a variety of fruits and nuts, as well as meats ...

The Colosseum: the jewel of Ancient Rome. It wowed vast crowds with extraordinary battles. It pushed the boundaries of technology. It exhibited Rome’s vast wealth and power. Roman leaders spread the Colosseum’s design throughout the Empire, and it ...

CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb reports from Rome as Pope Leo celebrates his first Easter Sunday as pontiff.