Roman amphitheaters were more than stone and sand — they were the heartbeat of ancient entertainment, politics, and engineering brilliance. From El Jem’s towering arches in Tunisia to the Colosseum’s ...

New evidence reveals how a Roman amphitheater was transformed into a fortified stronghold in the 5th century. Prof. Mark Horton explores whether this hidden building served as a political or military ...

In the amphitheater above, the enormous vaulted passages sheltered cobblers, blacksmiths, priests, glue-makers and money-changers, not to mention a fortress of the Frangipane, 12th-century warlords.

For citizens of the ancient Roman Empire, a trip to the amphitheater meant a thrilling day of entertainment. However, for many of the gladiators and animals involved, it was a fight for survival. A ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland have uncovered the ruins of a Roman-era amphitheater — possibly the youngest on record — where spectators likely watched gladiator fights and animal hunts with bated ...

Lions, tigers, and bears. These, among many other exotic animals, are the beasts with which gladiators did battle in amphitheaters across the Roman empire. It’s a spectacle that has long captured the ...

Most famous as the hometown of Shakespeare’s tragic couple Romeo and Juliet, Verona isn’t typically one of the first cities ...

New evidence suggests an amphitheater became a stronghold linked to Arthur’s Round Table. New evidence reveals how a Roman amphitheater was transformed into a fortified stronghold in the 5th century.