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Aqueducts: Quenching Rome’s Thirst
Rome had as many as 11 aqueduct systems, the most ancient of which was the mile-long ... Built in 19 B.C. to a plan by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa during the boom in hydrology projects ordered ...
The Roman Brother Emperors in Gladiator II
The drama in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, out Nov. 22, not only takes place in the Colosseum arena floor, but also in the ...
Graffiti was a powerful form of protest in ancient Rome – as Gladiator II shows
The obscene graffiti directed against Caracalla and Geta in Gladiator II then is part of a long tradition of political ...
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A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
Under the deal announced last week by Airbnb and the Colosseum, the sponsorship by the short-term rental giant will cover the ...
Airbnb’s Plan for Gladiator Battles at Roman Colosseum Spark Controversy
Airbnb's plan to bring gladiatorial battles back to the Roman Colosseum has generated controversy among locals and tourists, ...
Airbnb's plan to host 'gladiator' battles at Rome's Colosseum leads to outrage
The short-term rentals company is promising armour and sword fights at the ancient arena to a chosen few, but Rome's ...
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Rome Colosseum: Italy unveils plan for new floor with gladiator’s view
Rome's ancient Colosseum has not had an arena floor since the 19th Century The Italian government has approved a plan to furnish Rome's ancient Colosseum with a new floor, giving visitors the ...