Flooring the Colosseum

An article in the Los Angeles Times discussed installing a new floor on Rome's iconic Colosseum.

That is a bad idea.

Tourists by the millions come to view the ancient ruins. Being able to view the pens and chambers that once held animals, supplies, humans and who knows what else enhances that experience. Covering it, means only a handful of people will be able to view them on space-limited ground-level tours.

Also, adding a large new installation that is not part of the original Colosseum will stand in stark contrast to the ruins around, Already, a portion of the Colosseum has been floored for small productions and is bright and cheery compared to its surroundings.

Click on the link to read the full article.

Rome officials consider reinstalling floor of Colosseum



Photo by Alessandra Tarantino / Associated Press

Alexander the Great's Tomb

Archaeologists have found a large royal tomb in Greece from the time period around Alexander the Great's death. Some hope it is the tomb of Alexander the Great, while many are skeptical. Watch the short videos and judge for yourself.
(For the first video by AFP News Agency, after clicking on the play button, click on the Watch on YouTube link.)



by AFP News Agency




by MLordand God

Underwater Pompeii Found

Underwater Roman city recently discovered on the island of Greek island of Delos. Actually, I found the facts about the island's customs before and after the Romans more interesting than the Roman city itself.

Article on Underwater Pompeii Discovery

Delos, located in the center of the Cyclades archipelago near the island of Mykonos, is where the sun god Apollo was born, according to Greek myth.

Photo and Caption by ROSSELLA LORENZI