These Interesting Facts Show What Daily Life Was Like in Ancient Rome

Chariot racing was the epitome of Roman entertainment, second only to gladiator battles. Picture the excitement of early NASCAR but with higher stakes. Spectacles began with lavish parades, leading to races in colossal arenas like Circus Maximus, attended by over 200,000 fans.

Competing in vibrant teams—red, white, blue, and green—charioteers stirred viewers’ passions across social strata. They dashed daringly around a 2,000-foot sand track, their fervent supporters cheering every heart-stopping maneuver at unsafe speeds.