Chariot Racing in Antiquity: Ancient History Magazine 📖

With purpose-built stadiums, teams of devoted fans, and a thriving souvenir industry, charioteers could make a fortune – if they lived long enough. Partner Promotion Ancient History Magazine Chariot Racing in Antiquity Ancient History Magazine Just because it's ancient history, doesn't mean it has to be boring... Enjoy a 60-page magazine focused on the political, economic and cultural history of the ancient world in all its splendor! Check out this engagine take on the ancient world, delivered to you every two months. The magazine is now available in two editions: - Digital for convenient and immediate reading (€9.95 per three issues) - Print for traditional home delivery (€19.95 for three issues, free shipping worldwide) [Subscribe Now]( Please note that this magazine is not published by Ancient History Encyclopedia, but by our partner Karwansaray Publishers. Latest Issue #32 Living in the Fast Lane - Chariot Racing in Antiquity Already an old sport, chariot racing reached new levels of popularity during the Roman era. With purpose-built stadiums, teams of devoted fans, and a thriving souvenir industry, charioteers could make a fortune – if they lived long enough. Contents Theme: Chariot racing in antiquity - David Potter, 'From the sport of kings to the sport of plebs - A day at the races'. - Jo Ball, 'Roman chariot racing fan merchandise - Vade Pyramus!'. - Daniel Kershaw, 'Home of the chariot race in Rome - The Circus Maximus'. - Ross Cowan, 'The lives of Roman charioteers - Despised and idolized'. - Murray Dahm, 'Chariot racing in ancient Greece - Sand and grit rained thick'. - Graham Sumner, 'Chariot racing in the movies - "The race... is not... over!"'. Features: - James Blake Wiener, 'From prehistory to Christianity - Discovering ancient Malta'. - Kenneth Griffin, 'Treasures of the Egypt Centre - Ancient Egypt in Wales'. - David Balfour, 'Orator, politician, and enfant terrible - The notorious Alcibiades'. - Manon Henzen, 'Fast food at the races and beyond - Roman takeout'. - Sean Mowbray, 'Rome's forgotten triumphator - Publius Ventidius'. [Subscribe Now]( Learn More The magazine's authors regularly discuss and examine the latest scholarship on their given topic – not just the standard, safe analysis. Ancient History Magazine is committed to bringing you the latest in academic research, but in a form you’ll enjoy reading. The magazine also has more to offer than just well-written articles: photographs, diagrams, gorgeous original paintings and other illustrations help bring the ancient world to life. Unlike many general history publications, we strive to avoid the stale, nineteenth-century prints and paintings often used in competitors. Instead, we commission illustrations that are as historically accurate and as well-researched as our articles. [Subscribe Now]( Please note that this magazine is not published by Ancient History Encyclopedia, but by our partner Karwansaray Publishers. Karwansaray Customer Service Postbus 4082 7200 BB Zutphen The Netherlands Phone: +31-848-392256 (Netherlands) Phone: 1-800-549-4742 (US) Copyright © 2021 Ancient History Encyclopedia, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: Ancient History Encyclopedia Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](