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Rome’s Colosseum in rare closure

Rome's Colosseum closes for two days after a worker plunges to his death

Rome's Colosseum, Italy's most-visited monument, was closed to the public suddenly on Wednesday to mourn a worker who fell to his death overnight while helping install a new illumination project. The 22-year-old man,

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Closure of Rome's Colosseum extended for another day after worker's death

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Rome’s Colosseum in rare closure after worker falls to his death

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Man, 22, falls to death inside Colosseum

A worker has fallen to his death inside the Colosseum in Rome.

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Worker, 22, plunges 30ft to death from the Colosseum while installing new lights – as tourist site closes after tragedy

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Worker dies after 10-metre fall in Rome's Colosseum

36 Hours in Rome

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Greek Reporter

Commodus: The Mad Emperor Who Shaped Rome’s Decline

Commodus, Rome's infamous "mad emperor," ruled with vanity, cruelty, and gladiatorial obsession, shaping the empire's decline.

Smithsonian Magazine

Researchers Have Analyzed the Roman Empire’s 190,000-Mile Network of Roads. Turns Out, Not All of Them Led to Rome

For a new study, archaeologists attempted to answer age-old questions about Rome’s roads, including how connected the capital was and whether current motorways trace Roman routes

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Rome declares security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to protect tourists amid violent crime incidents

Extra police and military deployed have been deployed to the Italian capital’s historic center to combat rising crime, drug dealing, and safety threats affecting tourists.

Associated Press

Rome mounts a crackdown on golf carts that are increasingly popular with tourists

Smithsonian Magazine

Ancient Rome’s Largest Fresco and Mosaic Complex, Featuring Depictions of a Mysterious Maritime City, Opens to the Public After 2,000 Years

For the first time in centuries, members of the public can admire what is believed to be ancient Rome’s largest fresco and mosaic complex. This week, officials in the Italian capital unveiled the recently restored Painted City fresco and the Great Mosaic.

Susan Sarandon to Be Honored at Rome Film Festival Sidebar Where ‘The Accompanist’ Will Bow Internationally (EXCLUSIVE)

Susan Sarandon will be honored by the Rome Film Festival’s Alice in the City sidebar where 'The Accompanist' will bow internationally.

Forbes

The 20 Best Hotels In Rome

The best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s rich tapestry of art, culture and cuisine. With a hospitality scene that has just hit its stride, this city seemingly debuts new hotels each month. In the midst of 2025’s year-long Jubilee events ...

One of history's most famous sayings about Rome may be wrong, new study suggests

The Roman Empire's vast road network favored Constantinople as a key overland travel hub, a study says, yet experts argue Rome remained the true center of power.