The ancient Romans built huge arenas called amphitheaters to stage their entertainments. The Colosseum in Rome was one of the grandest, commissioned by the Emperor Vespasian. The first ceremonies lasted for 100 days and included a mock sea battle. Romans enjoyed watching bloodthirsty games at the Colosseum for over 400 years. Gladiators The first gladiator […]
Ancient Greece
The Greek Civilization first emerged around 1200 BCE, and reached its height in about 500 BCE. The Greeks were the first to introduce democracy, when men in Athens were given the vote. Many people were farmers, but a middle class of merchants and craftspeople emerged in the towns. The Greeks developed forms of philosophy, art […]
All about Horse And Pony Care
Owning a horse or pony is a lot of hard work. The owner must care for the horse, keeping it clean and well-fed, and exercising it regularly. Most horses and ponies live outside in a fenced-off area of field known as a paddock. When it is cold or wet, or when a horse is not […]
Basketball- Who Invented ?
Basketball is a fast-paced team sport, popular around the world. The ball is passed between team mates or dribbled by bouncing it along the floor. The aim of the game is to score points by shooting the ball through a basket, scoring one, two or three points. The team with the most points at the […]
The Sun- What Time Does the Sun Set
The Sun is a medium-sized star made up of a huge, rotating ball of hot gas. It is located in the galaxy (a group of star systems) called the Milky Way. The Sun is at the centre of the solar System, and an average of 150,000,000 km from Earth. Its powerful gravity keeps all the […]
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