Joaquin Phoenix starred as Roman Emperor Commodus in the film "Gladiator" (2000). Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Does ...

Following his brilliant, tactical upset victory in the Battle of Carthage recreation, the mysterious "Spaniard" is summoned to the center of the Colosseum floor. Fascinated by this unknown warrior, ...

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Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

The Passage of Commodus was used by Roman emperors. Simona Murrone / Colosseum Archaeological Park A secret tunnel in the Colosseum once used by Roman emperors has opened to the public for the first ...

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s world-renowned Colosseum will have the opportunity to walk through a hidden imperial passage that once allowed Roman emperors to reach the ...