The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5-million sponsorship deal with Airbnb.

Airbnbs are typically synonymous with cozy getaways, but a new Icons experience from the homeshare company is putting guests right in the action with a new Roman gladiator experience in the Colosseum.

With Gladiator 2 hitting cinemas the world is going mad for Ancient Rome. For centuries, the Roman Colosseum stood as the grand stage for epic battles and fearless gladiators. Now, nearly 2,000 years on,