Society in the middle ages was strictly ordered.  The king, at the head, owned all of the land but allowed certain noblemen to use it in return for their loyalties and services in war.  Peasants led a hard life and had few rights.  Social events were important for all medieval people – lords held banquets […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]