A loud boom was heard across several districts in the Italian capital after an accident at a gas station on Via dei Gordiani, ...

Explore crime and punishment in ancient Rome. Find out more with this year 5/6 primary history guide from BBC Bitesize. ... It was commonly used during the Roman Republic as an execution site.

Discover the ancient prison reserved for important state prisoners awaiting their execution where, according to tradition, Sts. Peter and Paul were imprisoned before their martyrdom.