In ancient Rome, the Colosseum was not only the stage for gladiatorial combat and beast hunts but also a place of real danger for the spectators themselves. Despite protective walls, nets, and armed ...

Young lioness Serami is finding her feet as a new mum to two tiny cubs. Credit Lindsey Parietti/ BBC Studios A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta. First-time lion mum Serami ...

In a city filled to the brim with iconic buildings of both the ancient and not-so-ancient variety, the Colosseum of Rome stands apart from the rest. The ancient stadium, an arched, elliptical arena, ...

ROME, Italy — I traveled to an ancient world to see a future version of America. The “No Kings” chant is a bit off. Donald Trump’s true calling and character is akin to a cruel Roman emperor. Under ...

Surrounded by ancient Roman ruins and pretty streets, Pula in Croatia is a hidden gem. Standing within the amphitheatre, it was hard to believe I wasn't exploring Rome, Italy.

While the Colosseum in Rome is often the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Roman amphitheatres, the Pula Arena, built entirely from Istria's famous white limestone, predates it. This ...

Göbeklitepe, the ancient sanctuary in southeastern Türkiye and a UNESCO World Heritage site, will be showcased in Germany with a special selection of ...

Fire Emblem fans have painstaking analysed the recent Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave trailer and have forewarned the game could bring a number of features that could change the franchise forever ...

You can imagine the buzz around ancient Rome in 72 AD, when the 80,000 seat Colosseum was finally completed after a long, expectant seven years.