The Roman emperors were central figures in the ancient Roman religion. The emperor also served as high priest, since he was ...

"This gives them an advantage when running around a track counter-clockwise, because it allows for their more powerful leg to ...

The Circus Maximus Chariot races took place in the Circus ... Like the gladiators, chariot races were popular sports for the Roman masses, not the social elites, who disliked the mob behavior ...

(ANSA) - Rome, October 18 - Rome Mayor Gianni Alemanno on Thursday ruled out hosting an event on Alpine skiing's World Cup circuit at the famed Ancient Roman Circus Maximus site. "The idea of ...

A powerful lightning strike during a storm in Rome damaged one of the ... called a "water bomb" was also confirmed in the ancient Circus Maximus stadium area. Italy's capital repeatedly ...

Cameras at the ready… Read more: The best hotels in Rome for location and value for money Rising above the Circus Maximus, the ancient city’s venue for chariot races, the Aventine is the most ...