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Gladiator School Rome: How to Train Like a Roman for a Day

Most people visit the Colosseum, stare at the arena floor, and think "I wonder what it actually felt like." Gladiator School answers that question — with a wooden sword in your hand.

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Rome Nightlife: Trastevere Pubs, Monti Cocktail Bars, and the Late-Night Cornetto Run

Rome runs late. Dinner doesn't start until 8:30pm for most Romans, and bars don't fill up until 10. If you arrive somewhere at 9pm and find it empty, you

Rome's Coffee Culture: Espresso Standing at the Bar vs. Cappuccino After 11 AM

Coffee in Rome is cheap, fast, and very good — if you know how to order it. The rules aren't complicated, but breaking them costs you money and occasionally earns you a