The Olympic Games were the most prestigious sporting event, held every four years to honor Zeus. 2. Lifestyle and Entertainment in Ancient Rome
Held in massive arenas like the Colosseum , where fighters (gladiators) battled each other or wild animals. The Olympic Games were the most prestigious sporting
Romans loved grand, often violent, entertainment. entertainment. In Athens
In Athens, life revolved around the (the central marketplace) and social gatherings. The Olympic Games were the most prestigious sporting