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Colosseum review (Episode1): The glimpse of the largest amphitheater and its barbaric history by HistoryTV18 is riveting
Vinamra Mathur •HistoryTV18 attempts to give the globe a show that dives straight into the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, throwing in marveling visuals, ambitious craft, and an almost-effective insight by the makers.
Rome' Colosseum opens its underground passages to tourists after two and a half years of restoration work
•Colosseum director Alfonsina Russo said tourists will be able to stroll down a walkway 160 meters (530 feet) long to view some of what were originally 15 corridors that circled the underground levels.
Project to build stage within Rome's Colosseum, to give visitors a central viewpoint, announced by Italian govt
•The new stage will allow visitors to stand in the center and view the Colosseum’s vaulted walls as they would have been seen by gladiators in ancient Rome.
In Pakistan, fear of COVID-19 infection escalates as government plans to save summer tourism
The Third Pole •Even in big cities in Pakistan, many of the SOPs in place for public gatherings, shops and mosques have been blatantly violated. Mask wearing and face coverings are far from the norm and commercial centres are crammed with people standing close to one another.
Charity event screens Gladiator, Russell Crowe's Hollywood blockbuster at Rome's Colosseum
Fp Staff •Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster The Gladiator was screened for a charity event, at the ancient Colosseum in Rome
Europa League: Three people stabbed in mass brawl ahead of Lazio vs Sevilla match, say reports
•At least three people were stabbed in a mass brawl on Wednesday between Lazio and Sevilla fans in Rome, with one suffering serious injuries, Italian media reported.
Planet marks Earth Hour: Countries around the world switch off lights for 60 minutes to call attention to climate change
Fp Staff •It lasted for just an hour and its power is purely symbolic. But in countries around the world, at 8:30 p.m., people switched off their lights for Earth Hour, a global call for international unity on the importance of addressing climate change.
Rome's Colosseum turns red to protest against Pakistan's blasphemy law, death sentence for Asia Bibi
•Rome’s ancient Colosseum was lit in red in solidarity with persecuted Christians, particularly Asia Bibi, a woman condemned to death under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws
Watch: Highest levels of Rome's Colosseum to re-open to public
Fp Staff •Colosseum lit up to show solidarity with Italian marines facing trial in India
Tanushree •The Colosseum was lit up as a part of the demonstrations organized by the Rome municipality seeking the release of the duo.