The Colosseum
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| Authors | Mary Beard |
| Keith Hopkins | |
| Genres | Travel Literature |
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| ID | 2155085 |
About The Colosseum
The history of the Colosseum is, in reality, much stranger than the legend. In this engaging book, we learn the details of how the arena was built and at what cost; we meet the emperors who sometimes fought in gladiatorial games; and we take measure of the audience who reveled in, or opposed, these games. . . .
Europe heatwave: Red alerts issued in 15 Italian cities
... Earlier this week, a man in his forties died from the heat after collapsing in northern Italy - while several visitors to the country have collapsed from heatstroke, including a British man outside The Colosseum in Rome...
Europe heatwave: Extreme heat leads to Greece Acropolis closure
... Earlier this week, a man in his forties died from the heat after collapsing in northern Italy - while several visitors to the country have collapsed from heatstroke, including a British man outside The Colosseum in Rome...
Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe
... Earlier this week, a man in his forties died from the heat after collapsing in northern Italy - while several visitors to the country have collapsed from heatstroke, including a British man outside The Colosseum in Rome...
Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe
... " Several tourists in the country have already collapsed due to heat stroke, including a British man outside The Colosseum in Rome...
Colosseum: Tourist apologies for carving names on wall
... " He added that he praised those who " guard the inestimable historical and artistic value of The Colosseum with dedication, care and sacrifice"...
Adele kicks off rescheduled Las Vegas residency
... The set on The Colosseum stage " looked just like I imagined"...
Adele announces Las Vegas residency
... The singer will perform on Friday and Saturday nights in The Colosseum theatre at Caesars Palace Hotel from 21 January until 16 April 2022...
US tourists fined for sneaking into Rome's Colosseum for a beer
... The pair, both in their 20s, snuck into The Colosseum in the early hours of Monday morning to enjoy a beer...
Adele kicks off rescheduled Las Vegas residency
Adele has thanked fans for " coming back" to her on the Opening Night of her delayed Las Vegas residency.
The Singer praised fans who had waited nearly a year for her rescheduled performance.
She received a Standing Ovation when she walked On Stage at Caesars Palace on Friday, and described The Show as " just perfect".
The Set on The Colosseum stage " looked just like I imagined".
In an emotional speech, the 34-year-old singer opened The Show by telling fans she should be giving them a Standing Ovation , a She Said she " might be a bit wobbly at times".
Some in The Audience had waited 11 months to see The Artist after the five-month run of shows, that should have started in January, were postponed at A Day 's notice because of a Covid outbreak among production staff and delays in finishing The Set .
The Singer had announced The Postponement on Instagram, telling fans in a tearful message The Show was " not ready".
At The Concert on Friday, She Said : " My nerves are Out of control" as she joked that it was a massive week for her with The Walking Dead finale on Sunday.
Her First Song of the evening was her 2015 Number One single Hello, after which she received another Standing Ovation .
Easy On Me, Set Fire To The Rain and Someone Like You also made it onto The Set list.
John Katsilometes , a columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal who was at the gig, praised The Singer 's performance, calling it " a pretty special night".
He told The Bbc 's Today programme: " She crushed it. It was a pretty special night for Adele and everyone in The Room tonight.
" There were a great deal of nerves and trepidation in that room tonight, especially from Adele when she came Out - and she delivered.
" She was impressive, and gave a warm and complete performance. I don't think she could have asked for any More Than what she delivered tonight. "
Fans Ryan Fuller, 38, from San Francisco , said The Show was " beautiful" and " worth the wait".
'Weekends with Adele' will be on until March.
She joins a string of artists taking up The Coveted residency, including Elton John , Cher and The Beach Boys .
But once the residency is over, The Singer said she will put a pause on performing.
Source of news: bbc.com
