This mosaic captures the chaos of eight chariots racing in a circus. There are two representatives from the four factions: blue, green, red, and white. It appears as if one of the green and red charioteers have fallen in different areas of the…

The Circus of Maxentius is the best-preserved of the Roman chariot circuses. It lies outside the city of Rome, just off the Appian Way. This circus was part of a complex including a villa built by the short-lived Emperor Maxentius, who was defeated…

The Circus of Maxentius is the best-preserved of the Roman chariot circuses. It lies outside the city of Rome, just off the Appian Way. This circus was part of a complex including a villa built by the short-lived Emperor Maxentius, who was defeated…

The Circus Varianus is located near the church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme and dates to the reign of Caracalla (211-17 CE). The track of the Circus was 577 m long and 132 m wide (superior to that of the Circus Maximus). This structure has been…

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre (Amphitheatrum Flavium), is a large arena built in the 1st century CE. Begun in 70 CE by Vespasian it was finished by his son Titus and inaugurated in 80 CE. It was the biggest amphitheatre in the…

Greaves were an important component of gladiator gear that protected the competitor's legs. These bronze greaves are decorated with reliefs of Jupiter (left) and Neptune (right). Jupiter holds a lance and a bolt while standing under two trees.…

Greaves were an important component of gladiator gear that protected the competitor's legs. These bronze greaves are decorated with reliefs of Jupiter (left) and Neptune (right). Jupiter holds a lance and a bolt while standing under two trees.…

Greaves were an important component of gladiator gear that protected the competitor's legs. These bronze greaves are decorated with reliefs of Jupiter (left) and Neptune (right). Jupiter holds a lance and a bolt while standing under two trees.…