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Chariot Racing
Chariot Racing is a sport popularized in ancient Rome and Greece. Chariots or small carts/vehicles are drawn by 2, 4, or 6-horse teams, driven by a charioteer who is generally standing.
259 Questions
When did Roman chariot racing start?
Although we do not actually know when Roman Chariot Racing started we believe it was Circa. 45 BC
174bce
Colours of roman chariot teams?
Originally their was just two factions White, and Red, but when the games became more developed their were four, Red, White, Green, and Blue.
What was the name of the lage race track in constantinople where chariot races were held?
The large race track in Constantinople was called the Hippodrome of Constantinople. It was a Greek name from hippos (horse) and dromos (path). The Latin name for the chariot racing track was circus and most of the ricing tracks in the Roman Empire were called circus.
What were the color of the roman chariot races?
Originally there were just two factions (teams) in the Roman chariot races. One wore white (which was sacred to winter and red (sacred to summer). Then the blue (autumn) and green (spring) factions emerged as well. The emperor Domitian created two new factions, the Purples and Golds, but they did not survive his death.
What is the difference between war chariots and racing chariots?
War chariots have more armored protection than racing chariots
a chariot puller of the deep is known and the seahorses
