Comprising of a massive series of tunnels and passages, this is where the gladiators and animals would be stationed before they took the stage. The Romans certainly knew how to keep things exciting, and when visiting the Hypogeum takes you back in time to the massive amount of energy and tho...
One reason might be that Wahlberg’s attacks came before he became a star. Most of the offenses we do not forgive happen post-celebrity. Is it OK to be a violent, hate-crime-inflicting bigot as long as you do it before you become famous rather than after? I think Danny Trejo is awes...
On a guided tour, you can tour the Underground and learn about the fascinating history of the Colosseum, including stories on where the animals were kept, where the gladiators waited to be released, and the inner workings of the Colosseum. On our most recent visit to the Colosseum, we took...
Timing is everything. The difference between those who are successful and those who aren’t, however, is that some people wait for the right time and other create it. Guess which path leads to success? In short, people who create the moment by taking action and making decisions as soon a...
Some time later those thongs were replaced by the cestus, a barbaric device that was basically a glove with metal studs. "Unfortunately," says the IOC, "this did not help the gladiators involved, as boxing matches of the era usually ended with the death of one of the contestants." ...