Articles related to "Chariot Racing"
Chariot Racing in Jordan
A 2000 year old stadium comes alive with a fanfare of trumpets, the sound of horses hooves, marching feet and the rattle of shields for 21st century chariot racing.
chariot racing • roman army chariot experience • movies like spartacus and ben hur • jerash • hippodrome.jerash
A 2000 year old stadium comes alive with a fanfare of trumpets, the sound of horses hooves, marching feet and the rattle of shields for 21st century chariot racing.
chariot racing • roman army chariot experience • movies like spartacus and ben hur • jerash • hippodrome.jerash
Agesilaus II, King of Sparta: Part 2/3
Agesilaus and the decline of Sparta
agesilaus • sparta • spartan • cynisca • olympics
Agesilaus and the decline of Sparta
agesilaus • sparta • spartan • cynisca • olympics
First Female Victor of the Ancient Olympic Games
Cynisca of Sparta became the first female winner of the ancient Olympic Games when she found a loophole to the rules banning women from competing.
first female victor olympic games • feminism in ancient greece • olympic prizes for women • cynisca • kyniska
Cynisca of Sparta became the first female winner of the ancient Olympic Games when she found a loophole to the rules banning women from competing.
first female victor olympic games • feminism in ancient greece • olympic prizes for women • cynisca • kyniska
Pompeii Sports and Entertainment Millenium Series 21,
Pompeii was a rich city, and it's inhabitants had time to spare. To fill this time, there were many sporting events, festivals and circuses. There were gladiator fights, with men or exotic animals. There were chariot races, where much betting took place. The Romans played ballgames as part of their daily exercise and also exercised their minds with board games. Theatre was also popular, with two actors playing each part. All these events were free to all. It was also acceptable for Roman men to visit "ladies of the night". A class of their own, Prostitution thrived in Pompeii. There were 25 brothels recorded. This was not free. Also there are more thoughts of Pliny the younger on Bloodsport as well as a sentor called Senecca. Lots of photos, links and instant links to wonderful pictures. Please join me on this journey and feel free to start a discussion, Mary Ellen
gladiators • chariot races explained • amphitheatres • theatres • plays
Pompeii was a rich city, and it's inhabitants had time to spare. To fill this time, there were many sporting events, festivals and circuses. There were gladiator fights, with men or exotic animals. There were chariot races, where much betting took place. The Romans played ballgames as part of their daily exercise and also exercised their minds with board games. Theatre was also popular, with two actors playing each part. All these events were free to all. It was also acceptable for Roman men to visit "ladies of the night". A class of their own, Prostitution thrived in Pompeii. There were 25 brothels recorded. This was not free. Also there are more thoughts of Pliny the younger on Bloodsport as well as a sentor called Senecca. Lots of photos, links and instant links to wonderful pictures. Please join me on this journey and feel free to start a discussion, Mary Ellen
gladiators • chariot races explained • amphitheatres • theatres • plays
Roman Coliseum Spectacles Banned by Church
Roman coliseum events, which had become brutal spectacles of human suffering, were banned by the Christian church that eventually initiated revival of performance drama.
roman coliseum spectacles banned by church • dramas staged in churches evolved into community e • gladiators chariot races and executions • staged dramas in churches • popular latin liturgical dramas
Roman coliseum events, which had become brutal spectacles of human suffering, were banned by the Christian church that eventually initiated revival of performance drama.
roman coliseum spectacles banned by church • dramas staged in churches evolved into community e • gladiators chariot races and executions • staged dramas in churches • popular latin liturgical dramas
The Oldest Show on Earth
The first circus is believed to have started in Early Rome, but its origins are probably older than that...
circus • history • rome • london • horses
The first circus is believed to have started in Early Rome, but its origins are probably older than that...
circus • history • rome • london • horses
The Ancient Olympics
The Olympics officially began in 776 B.C.E in Greece, and were held in honor of Olympian Zeus.
the ancient olympics • the first olympics • ancient olympic venue • ancient olympic competitors • ancient olympic events
The Olympics officially began in 776 B.C.E in Greece, and were held in honor of Olympian Zeus.
the ancient olympics • the first olympics • ancient olympic venue • ancient olympic competitors • ancient olympic events
Olympia and the Olympic Games
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
The Ancient Olympic Games began as a celebration, but evolved into a spectacle of athletic perfection and individual achievement.
olympia • olympic games • ancient greek • zeus • temple of zeus
Olympia and the Games: Millenium Series 23
Come with me to Olympia,Greece. See the sacred grove of Altis,the birthplace of the Olympics. Learn about the famous Temple of Zeus and Hera. See the collossus of Zeus. Take a run on the track of the ancient stadium, learn the history of the games, see the flowering trees amongst the ruins.There is also the museum of Olympia, with it's awesome statuary. There are lots of pictures and instant links. Mary Ellen
birthplace of olmypic games • olympic games • olympic games history • olympic ritual • ancient olympics
Come with me to Olympia,Greece. See the sacred grove of Altis,the birthplace of the Olympics. Learn about the famous Temple of Zeus and Hera. See the collossus of Zeus. Take a run on the track of the ancient stadium, learn the history of the games, see the flowering trees amongst the ruins.There is also the museum of Olympia, with it's awesome statuary. There are lots of pictures and instant links. Mary Ellen
birthplace of olmypic games • olympic games • olympic games history • olympic ritual • ancient olympics
Career in Event Management
A quick guide to developing a career in event management through recruitment agencies, courses, online resources, and work placements.
career in event management • event management jobs • event planning vacancies • courses • internships
A quick guide to developing a career in event management through recruitment agencies, courses, online resources, and work placements.
career in event management • event management jobs • event planning vacancies • courses • internships
Charlton Heston dies at age 84
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend.
charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
A Brief History of the Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl game, a part of Pasadena, California's Tournament of Roses, was first played in 1902, and has been played annually since 1923.
the rose bowl • tournament of roses • pasadena • california • college football
The Rose Bowl game, a part of Pasadena, California's Tournament of Roses, was first played in 1902, and has been played annually since 1923.
the rose bowl • tournament of roses • pasadena • california • college football
Birthday Traditions
Why do we make wishes as we blow out the candles? And why do we wear paper hats? Nobody really knows but this article looks at some of the possible explanations.
birthday party • birthday candles • birthday cake • happy birthday to you
Why do we make wishes as we blow out the candles? And why do we wear paper hats? Nobody really knows but this article looks at some of the possible explanations.
birthday party • birthday candles • birthday cake • happy birthday to you
European Epic Movies from the 1910s
Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.
european movie epics 1910 • queen elizabeth 1912 • pompeii 1912 • quo vadis 1913 • cabiria 1914
Silent film epics, often with historical and/or religious settings, can be traced back to Europe. The leading producer of these was Italy until World War I came along.
european movie epics 1910 • queen elizabeth 1912 • pompeii 1912 • quo vadis 1913 • cabiria 1914
Must See Sights in Vienne, France
Once a Roman colony, the present day city of Vienne is scattered with ruins from its past. Visitors can follow a circuit that showcases the city's important sights.
vienne france gallo roman must see sights • history roman colony vienne france • ancient roman theatre vienne france • augustus and livia temple vienne france • cybeles archaeological garden vienne france
Once a Roman colony, the present day city of Vienne is scattered with ruins from its past. Visitors can follow a circuit that showcases the city's important sights.
vienne france gallo roman must see sights • history roman colony vienne france • ancient roman theatre vienne france • augustus and livia temple vienne france • cybeles archaeological garden vienne france
Roman Theatre and Early Comedies
Poets and playwrights of the early Roman theatre who translated and adapted Greek comedies are credited with their preservation.
roman theatre and early comedies • playwrights translated and adapted greek plays • early roman comedy from translations • playwright plautus' adaptations • terence and greek comedy of menander
Poets and playwrights of the early Roman theatre who translated and adapted Greek comedies are credited with their preservation.
roman theatre and early comedies • playwrights translated and adapted greek plays • early roman comedy from translations • playwright plautus' adaptations • terence and greek comedy of menander
Seventeen Days in Greece: The Olympics
From August 13 through August 29, all eyes will be on Athens, Greece for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. This year, the Olympics will have special significance, being held in the country where the Olympics first began.
olympics • summer olympics • 2004 • greece
From August 13 through August 29, all eyes will be on Athens, Greece for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. This year, the Olympics will have special significance, being held in the country where the Olympics first began.
olympics • summer olympics • 2004 • greece
Thanksgiving Around the World
Since ancient times, people around the world have offered thanks in festivals celebrating a bountiful harvest.
harvest festivals • thesmophoria • jamestown • festivals of thanksgiving • cerelia
Since ancient times, people around the world have offered thanks in festivals celebrating a bountiful harvest.
harvest festivals • thesmophoria • jamestown • festivals of thanksgiving • cerelia
The Villa Selene, Libya
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
villa selene • villa selene libya • roman villas in libya • roman villa • libya
Situated on the coast Libyan coast to the east of Leptis Magna, the villa Selene is notable not only for its fine mosaics but for the survival of its overall structure.
villa selene • villa selene libya • roman villas in libya • roman villa • libya
1920s Religious Epic Movies: Ben Hur, Noah`s Ark
Hollywood in the 1920s discovered a gold mine in religious epic style movies. These two are fine examples of silent filmmaking.
ben-hur • noah’s ark • religious film epics 1920 • religious epic movies • biblical movie
Hollywood in the 1920s discovered a gold mine in religious epic style movies. These two are fine examples of silent filmmaking.
ben-hur • noah’s ark • religious film epics 1920 • religious epic movies • biblical movie
An Ancient Wonder Made of Ivory and Gold - Part 2
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
An article that discusses what happened to the statue of Zeus, the mythology behind the beginning of the Olympic Games and ancient Greek painting.
zeus • olympia • olympic games • constantinople • theodosius
Ancient Greek Olympic Games Revival
Their revival conceived in an 1833 poem, it took more than sixty years for the Olympic Games to become reality in 1896 Athens.
ancient greek olympic games revival • first modern olympics • athens olympics • soutsos • william penny brookes
Their revival conceived in an 1833 poem, it took more than sixty years for the Olympic Games to become reality in 1896 Athens.
ancient greek olympic games revival • first modern olympics • athens olympics • soutsos • william penny brookes
Biblical Epic Films for Easter
What Happened to the Biblical Epic? Wide-screen, Technicolor, and larger than life...Are good movies based on "The Good Book" a thing of the past?
the bible • easter • jesus christ • ben-hur • epic films
What Happened to the Biblical Epic? Wide-screen, Technicolor, and larger than life...Are good movies based on "The Good Book" a thing of the past?
the bible • easter • jesus christ • ben-hur • epic films
Entertainment and Pleasure in Ancient Rome
Both the rich and the poor looked forward to the many diversionary opportunities offered by the Roman baths, gladiatorial spectacles, and the horse races in the Circus.
pleasure in ancient rome • roman entertainment • the roman circus • festivals in ancient rome • roman brothels
Both the rich and the poor looked forward to the many diversionary opportunities offered by the Roman baths, gladiatorial spectacles, and the horse races in the Circus.
pleasure in ancient rome • roman entertainment • the roman circus • festivals in ancient rome • roman brothels
Etruscan Country - Pre-Roman Italy
Tuscany is well known, but the heartlands of the Etruscans - the people who gave their name to the region - remain off the beaten track for many tourists.
etruscans • etruscan art • etruscan tombs • etruscan necropolis • visit etruscan sites
Tuscany is well known, but the heartlands of the Etruscans - the people who gave their name to the region - remain off the beaten track for many tourists.
etruscans • etruscan art • etruscan tombs • etruscan necropolis • visit etruscan sites
The Greatest Book Ever Written
The bible is an old book, dating back some five thousand years.
bible • book • god • virginia • marin
The bible is an old book, dating back some five thousand years.
bible • book • god • virginia • marin
Bread and Circuses
Perhaps we have something to learn from the ancient Roman satirist, Juvenal, who referred to the apathy of the Roman citizens with the scornful remarks that they were easily satisfied with <i>Bread and Circuses</i>.
bread and circuses • juvenal • satire • parody • circenses
Perhaps we have something to learn from the ancient Roman satirist, Juvenal, who referred to the apathy of the Roman citizens with the scornful remarks that they were easily satisfied with <i>Bread and Circuses</i>.
bread and circuses • juvenal • satire • parody • circenses
Movie Review: Westworld (1973)
A review of the 1973 cult classic Michael Crichton sci-fi movie, Westworld, starring Yul Brynner, James Brolin, and Richard Benjamin. 7/10
michael crichton • sci-fi • 1973 • yul brynner • james brolin
A review of the 1973 cult classic Michael Crichton sci-fi movie, Westworld, starring Yul Brynner, James Brolin, and Richard Benjamin. 7/10
michael crichton • sci-fi • 1973 • yul brynner • james brolin
Review: The God You Know
While not a total disaster, this episode doesn't live up to the standards set by other recent stories.
xena • gabrielle • ares • aphrodite • caligula
While not a total disaster, this episode doesn't live up to the standards set by other recent stories.
xena • gabrielle • ares • aphrodite • caligula
Williams Lake - The Stampede City
Discover this wonderful city in the heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.
williams lake • cariboo • chilcotin • bc • british columbia
Discover this wonderful city in the heart of the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.
williams lake • cariboo • chilcotin • bc • british columbia
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