The tunnel connected the emperor's box, positioned prominently on the south side of the Colosseum, to the amphitheater’s exterior. This strategic design allowed the ruler to enter and exit without ...

It’s no secret that Rome has some of the best preserved history in the world. You might be surprised to learn, however, that ...

Tourists can now walk in the footsteps of emperors. This month, a secret passage within Rome's Colosseum, reserved for royalty in ancient times, opened to tourists.

For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s Colosseum can walk through a hidden imperial passage. The corridor, known as the “Commodus Passage,” opens to the public on ...