Posted on 04/11/2026 2:02:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years. Italy’s most iconic landmark has been given a remarkable new look.
The Colosseum in Rome has undergone a major restoration, revealing parts of its original structure that have been hidden for centuries. New travertine marble blocks have been installed outside the arena, marking where grand entrance columns once stood.
The project restores the monument’s perimeter and highlights details long buried underground, including original entrance numbers that guided spectators to their seats.
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” it seemed like the parody songs dropped off in the later years of Rush’s show.”
I’m pretty sure that had to do with new laws about copyrights and music.
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