Rome, Airbnb and Colosseum

Outrage ensues in Rome over Airbnb's gladiator 'battles' coming to Colosseum
The Colosseum and Airbnb are facing backlash from some Italian officials and residents after announcing a partnership to bring back gladiator "battles" in Rome for two nights only.
Airbnb wants gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum — but locals are appalled: ‘We are not in Disneyland’
Airbnb has drawn plenty of ire in Europe of late, but now the short-term rental giant has outraged local lawmakers after inviting visitors to partake in a series of mock gladiator battles in Rome’s Colosseum. The event is part of a $1.5 million deal between Airbnb and the Colosseum Archaeological Park that oversees the wonder.
‘We are not Disneyland’: Outrage in Rome over Airbnb ‘gladiator’ battles at the Colosseum
Plans to offer Airbnb customers the chance to take part in gladiator-style battles in Rome’s Colosseum have been decried as an insult to the UNESCO-listed ancient arena.
Airbnb’s gladiator experience at the Colosseum leads to outcry in Rome
Airbnb is giving people a chance to role-play as gladiators as part of a film promotion — to the dismay of some locals.
Airbnb's idea to hold gladiator battles in Rome's Colosseum isn't going down well with some local lawmakers
Massimiliano Smeriglio, Rome's councilor for culture, objected to Airbnb's idea, saying the Colosseum "must not be debased in the eyes of the world."
Airbnb Plans to Host an Immersive 'Gladiator' Experience in the Colosseum, and Politicians in Rome Are Furious
Next spring, travel company Airbnb will welcome 32 lucky people into the Colosseum—the ancient Roman amphitheater in which enslaved combatants once fought to the death—where they’ll don period-appropriate armor,
Airbnb's Colosseum gladiator plans ignite Roman controversy
The company Airbnb plans to organize spectacular gladiator fights in the historic Colosseum. Tourists will have the opportunity to personally take on the role of Spartacus, the most famous warrior, and the project also aims to offer educational benefits.
Colosseum clash: Airbnb's gladiator fights ignite backlash
The company Airbnb plans to organise spectacular gladiator fights in the historic Colosseum. Tourists will have the opportunity to personally take on the role of Spartacus, the most famous warrior, and the project also aims to have educational benefits.
Fact-checking 'Gladiator II': Were there really sharks in the Colosseum?
Ridley Scott was eager for his movie "Gladiator II" to be as faithful as possible to real history, but he's blunt on whether ...
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What Gladiator II Gets Right and Wrong About Real Fights in the Colosseum
While there really was a school for gladiators in an arena next to the Colosseum that taught several types of fighting—and ...
A historian says the naval battle in 'Gladiator II' only got one thing wrong
Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" starring Paul Mescal has a scene in which a naval battle occurs in the Colosseum. Here's how ...
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The arena roars again
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‘Gladiator II’ Ending Explained
Macrinus (Denzel Washington) makes his power move by exploiting Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger)’s resentment against his ...
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Airbnb draws criticism for allowing tourists to fight like gladiators at the Coliseum
An Airbnb tourism offering lets visitors dress up and even fight like ancient Roman gladiators at the Coliseum. Some Roman politicians don't approve.