Archaeologists in Switzerland just unearthed a Roman amphitheater dating to the fourth century A.D. — making it the youngest ...

Architecturally, Roman amphitheaters were marvels of their time. With towering tiers of seating, intricate systems for crowd management, and impeccable acoustics, these structures showcased the ...

Across the Roman Empire around 8000 people died in the arena every year. Gladiator battles were held at huge venues called amphitheatres. “Arena”, the word we use for this type of building ...