Death, glory and chariot racing | All About History
2015年9月3日 · Support for chariot racing did gradually fizzle out over the next few centuries, and the Blues and Greens played less of a political and more of a ceremonial role. Thankfully, the violence of the factions also reduced, but they continued to play a role in the imperial court during the 12th century.
Evolution of the wheel | All About History
2014年5月4日 · Chariot racing was influential in the evolution of the spoked wheel as they allowed chariots to move much faster. The invention of air filled rubber tyres allowed wheels to be much faster, sturdier and stronger, ultimately redefining transportation.
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2019年4月24日 · At first, the Olympics lasted a single day and comprised a single event, a foot race akin to today’s 200-metres sprint. Over time Olympic events grew, matching those commonly pursued in the Greek cities, although some – chariot racing, above all – were only for the very rich, or those funded by the very rich.
The life of a Spartan woman | All About History
2014年5月20日 · Young Spartan girls were expected to be fit and healthy, they were given a public education and took part in many sporting events alongside boys, such as horse racing, gymnastics and wrestling. There was even an all female chariot race!
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2017年1月25日 · In 1968, Erich von Däniken’s Chariots of the Gods? rocked the world with its radical question: ‘Is God an astronaut?’
5 times Alexander was not so Great | All About History
2020年4月17日 · Batis was the commander of the city of Gaza during a fierce battle and following defeat was brought before Alexander. Ordered to submit, Batis remained silent. Enraged, Alexander dragged him through the city attached to his chariot.
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2014年9月18日 · Join a Roman chariot racer in his day-to-day life as he hurtles around the Circus Maximus. Follow the Battle of Actium, the naval battle between Mark Antony and Octavian that decided the fate of Rome. From tsars to entrepreneurs, meet the ten richest people in …
Battle of Worcester: Charles Spencer on Cromwell’s “Crowning Glory”
2017年12月15日 · We tend to think of Charles II in terms of his being the “Merry Monarch” – an incorrigible pleasure seeker, whether with his mistresses, his courtier “wits”, or with his love of horse racing and rich entertainment. But, during the Civil War, he saw action repeatedly.
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2018年3月29日 · The epic drama also stars chariot-riding warrior queen Antedia (Zoë Wanamaker), who’s caught up in tribal conflict. On the periphery, Mackenzie Crook stars as a cadaverous Druid shaman channeling the mysterious forces of the Underworld. Can the Celts unite to resist the might of the Roman army once more?
7 Lost Civilisations From Around The World | All About History
2019年4月26日 · Egypt’s greatest rivals, the Hittites were masters of the chariot. Where was it: Turkey, Syria and Iraq Dates of civilisation: Ca 1700-700 BCE Strengths: Expert chariot makers, iron manufacture, fortified city of Hattusa Weaknesses: Drawn-out rivalry with Egyptians, city-states had no political unity, slow economical advancement