Archways is a podcast for learning history! We offer a classical perspective to history, believing that Western Civilization's future success hinges on helping everyone understand our Judeo-Christian heritage: the events, ideas, and people who worked to build it and ensure its success. But we will also be seeing what we can learn from other parts of the world as well.
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Archways is a podcast for learning history! We offer a classical perspective to history, believing that Western Civilization's future success hinges on helping everyone understand our Judeo-Christian heritage: the events, ideas, and people who worked to build it and ensure its success. But we will also be seeing what we can learn from other parts of the world as well.
History of Chariot Racing in Rome and Byzantium: Bread and Circuses
Archways: Western Civilization History Podcast
21 minutes 26 seconds
2 years ago
History of Chariot Racing in Rome and Byzantium: Bread and Circuses
In this episode, Doug discusses the history and rules of chariot racing in ancient Rome and how it carried over to the Byzantines. He will discuss the various strategies and teams that developed, as well as some notable racers and horses. He concludes with an assessment of how wealthy winners could become vs how deadly the races were, including, sometimes, for the spectators.
Sources
Chariot racing | History, Rules, & Facts | Britannica
saymedia.com (history.com)
meaning and origin of the phrase ‘bread and circuses’ – word histories
Chariot Racing in Ancient Rome - World History Encyclopedia
Blue versus Green: Rocking the Byzantine Empire | History| Smithsonian Magazine
Chariot Racing In The Roman Empire: Speed, Fame, and Politics (thecollector.com)
Archways: Western Civilization History Podcast
Archways is a podcast for learning history! We offer a classical perspective to history, believing that Western Civilization's future success hinges on helping everyone understand our Judeo-Christian heritage: the events, ideas, and people who worked to build it and ensure its success. But we will also be seeing what we can learn from other parts of the world as well.
