Hundreds of ancient chariot pieces and ceremonial weapons were found buried in Yorkshire it's challenging everything we know ...
The villa in which the chariot was found was made of English oak, which was common in Ancient Rome. While excavations at Civita Giuliana began as early as January 7, it took weeks for researchers ...
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the Ancient Civilizations and evolution of the armies continues. Journey through the epochs of ancient warfare as we unveil the rise, ...
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Vehicle components include the partial remains of more than seven four-wheeled wagons and two-wheeled chariots. The find also includes elaborate harnesses for at least 14 ponies, three ceremonial ...
The first recorded chariot race in the ancient Olympics was in about 680 BC. There were races with two and four horses. The Olympia hippodrome was of a size to allow 60 chariots to race at once.
Less violent than the gladiators, chariot racing was still an extreme, dangerous sport, in which drivers could die. The teams attracted fierce passions from their supporters. The Circus Maximus ...
His chariot is made for serious travel ... and the author of 'Empire of the Mind' - a history of the enduring ideal of the ancient Persian Empire: "There is a huge and unavoidable pride in ...
The gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.