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A fashion company is paying to maintain Rome's Colosseum
The 2,000-year-old Colosseum in Rome is visited by nearly 5 million people every year. But maintaining the site, and Italy’s many other ancient treasures, is a large financial burden for the Italian government. Now, it’s relying on donations from businesses to keep its cultural legacy intact. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.