From top: Megalopolis explores a modern-day Roman Empire; Gladiator II re-creates Rome in Fort Ricasoli, Malta; Brian F.

Nero, who ruled from A.D. 54 to 68, is often remembered as one of history’s most notorious emperors, his reputation steeped ...

Ridley Scott presents his opinion on the Rome of Gladiator II compared to today's politics and what could become a very ...

Roman gladiator tomb found filled with bones ... harbours used for exporting products to Greece, Italy and the rest of Rome. In later eras, the city became key to the expansion of Christianity ...

Cattle battle: Gladiator tournaments were originally staged in Rome’s cattle market What you ... There were three main sorts: Samnites (from Italy), Gauls (from France) and Thracians (from ...

Calcio football legend Totti was filmed in the Italian capital wearing the armour for a promotional event for an upcoming ...

However the capital Rome, and its iconic Colosseum - where legendary Gladiator fights were held in ancient times - have been ruled out. Italy's Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a ...

With miles of winding streets, along or between the city's historic seven hills, Rome is a lot to maneuver ... think Russell Crowe in the film "Gladiator." Consequently, Romans donning gladiator ...

Rome, Italy—also known as the Eternal City—is ... Rome also captures the imaginations of kids who can step into the shoes of ...

But given the overwhelming crowds and restricted access to ancient sites, it can be difficult to fully enjoy all that ... of gladiator fighting. If you want to visit Tuscany while in Rome, but ...

"The Making of Gladiator II," a TV special giving a behind-the-scenes look at the "Gladiator" sequel, is coming to CBS and ...