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1. antigonejournal.com › 2021 › 09Chariot-Racing Hooliganism? The Nika Riots of Constantinople

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   Sep 4, 2021 · Their potential for organised violence made chariot-racing factions a force to be reckoned with. How this force played into Byzantine politics is subject to scholarly debate.

2. www.thehistorypress.co.uk › article › the-world-ofThe world of the Roman chariot horse - The History Press

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   The Formula One of the Roman world was the high-adrenalin sport of chariot racing where rival teams of superstar charioteers and horses destroyed the opposition in front of thousands of roaring fans.

3. www.heritagedaily.com › 2021 › 02How Chariot Racing Teams Saved Constantinople From the Huns

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   Feb 8, 2021 · Chariot Racing “ludi circenses” was one of the foremost sports of the Roman and Byzantine Empire, where competing teams would race either in four-horse chariots (quadrigae), or two-horse chariots (bigae) around a hippodrome or circus.

4. olympics.com › chariot-racingChariot racing - Ancient Olympic Games

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   The four-horse chariot race was the most popular, prestigious and long-lasting event on the equestrian programme at the Ancient Games. With the driver perched on a wooden-wheeled, open-backed chariot, which rested on its own back axle, teams would funnel into an ingenious starting gate in Olympia’s specially-constructed Hippodrome.

5. www.thecollector.com › chariot-racing-in-the-romanChariot Racing In The Roman Empire: Speed, Fame, and Politics

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   May 6, 2021 · Chariot drivers would mesmerize their spectators with displays of daring courage, skillful horsemanship, and tactical ingenuity as they strove for victory through a combination of speed, strength, and risk. The lucky winner could turn into a superstar, gaining fame and a good deal of fortune.

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6. catuk.org › event › colchester-archaeology-talksColchester Archaeology Talks: Roman Life – Chariot Racing

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   Chariot racing was the greatest spectator sport of the Roman period. With its racing teams, star drivers and celebrity horses, it provided sports fans with all the elements necessary to engage and excite.

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   What was chariot racing?

   • Chariot racing was a sport that involved both the athletes and the spectators. While racing, the charioteers were roared on by a huge crowd, which created a cacophony alien to our ears. Think modern football games, or car races, but much, much louder.

   Chariot Racing In The Roman Empire: Speed, Fame, and Politics

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   Why did chariot racing end?

   • Ironically, it was one of the games that sparked the worst riot in imperial history and brought the end of chariot racing to a close. Centuries after the last dolphin signified the end of chariot racing, and the Roman empire ceased to exist, the grand arenas’ magnificence is still visible.

   Chariot Racing In The Roman Empire: Speed, Fame, and Politics

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   What was a chariot race at the ancient games?

   • The four-horse chariot race was the most popular, prestigious and long-lasting event on the equestrian programme at the Ancient Games. With the driver perched on a wooden-wheeled, open-backed chariot, which rested on its own back axle, teams would funnel into an ingenious starting gate in Olympia’s specially-constructed Hippodrome.

   Chariot racing - Ancient Olympic Games

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   When did chariot racing become popular?

   • Chariot racing’s popularity only grew as the Roman Empire expanded. New stadiums were built in other cities, and racing became an obsession there. Sultan Ahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, is the former site of the famed Hippodrome of Constantine, where chariots once furiously raced.

   Chariot racing was the NASCAR of ancient Rome - National Geographic

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8. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › historyChariot racing stirred up both love and hate in ancient Rome

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   Jun 24, 2021 · HISTORY MAGAZINE. Chariot racing stirred up both love and hate in ancient Rome. The fastest sport on two wheels thrilled fans in packed arenas across Roman lands, while the elite condemned—and...