Rome’s Colosseum to Get $22.2 M. Gladiator Floor Upgrade

What did ancient Roman gladiators see in the moments before their deadly battles began? A forthcoming conservation of the Italian capital’s Colosseum will soon allow visitors to imagine the view they got of the grand arena.
Last year, the Italian Culture Ministry announced that it would seek to add this gladiator floor, replacing the one that was removed in the late 19th century, when the Colosseum’s underground area was first excavated. On Sunday, the ministry announced the winning