Ancient Sports That Sound Made Up But Aren't
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1. ' Naumachia' , the Ancient Roman practice of filling a specialized coliseum basin full of water and forcing convicts to fight to the death in staged naval battles, complete with fully armed warships.
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1. ' Naumachia' , the Ancient Roman practice of filling a specialized coliseum basin full of water and forcing convicts to fight to the death in staged naval battles, complete with fully armed warships.
2. Mesoamerican ballgame combined soccer, tennis, and basketball, was played in giant stone arenas, had great social and ritual significance, and sometimes ended in human sacrifice.
3. He’e holua
In this dangerous sport, athletes use 12-foot papa holua sledges to race headfirst down steep courses, often exceeding 50 mph. In competitions, the goal is to slide as far as possible, with each competitor's stopping point marked to determine the winner.
In this dangerous sport, athletes use 12-foot papa holua sledges to race headfirst down steep courses, often exceeding 50 mph. In competitions, the goal is to slide as far as possible, with each competitor's stopping point marked to determine the winner.
4. Pelota purépecha, is an Indigenous Mexican sport similar to hockey. This game uses a flaming ball and can be played at night.
5. Pankration was an unarmed combat sport introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC. The athletes used boxing and wrestling techniques but also others, such as kicking, holds, joint locks, and chokes on the ground, making it similar to modern mixed martial arts
6. Camel jumping, an athletic and acrobatic sport, originated in Yemen's deserts. Played only by the Zaraniq desert tribesmen, it began as an ancient challenge between two tribesmen.
7. Harpastum was a popular ball game played during the time of the Roman Empire. Teams had up to twelve players. Players tackled opponents, stole the ball, and brought it to their side to score, similar to rugby.
8. Venetian Bridge Wars
From 1421 to 1705, rival factions from different parts of Venice fought over control of the bridges in prearranged mass fights, attracting massive crowds of spectators.
From 1421 to 1705, rival factions from different parts of Venice fought over control of the bridges in prearranged mass fights, attracting massive crowds of spectators.
9. Egyptian fisherman jousting was an aquatic combat sport practiced in ancient Egypt.
Each vessel held a small group of men with long poles. Most used their poles to maneuver the boat, while a few stood upright to knock opponents off their boats.
Each vessel held a small group of men with long poles. Most used their poles to maneuver the boat, while a few stood upright to knock opponents off their boats.
10. Pasuckuakohowog is a Native American game similar to soccer
It was played on beaches or clearings with half-mile-wide goals set one mile apart. Up to 1,000 players participated. It was a dangerous game, often resulting in broken bones or other serious injuries.
It was played on beaches or clearings with half-mile-wide goals set one mile apart. Up to 1,000 players participated. It was a dangerous game, often resulting in broken bones or other serious injuries.
11. Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan. It is a traditional sport in which horse-mounted players attempt to place a goat carcass in a goal.
12. The festival of exploding hammers in San Juan de la Vega, Mexico.
13. Chunkey is a Native American game where players throw sticks to land close to a rolling disc. Originating around 600 CE at Cahokia, it was popular among many Native Americans and is still played today.
14. Pentecost Island is said to be the spiritual birthplace of one of the most extreme sports in the world. Youths build a bamboo tower often stretching up to 30 m, then dive down to the ground with feet tied to a tower by forest vines
15. Shin-kicking, also known as shin diggings or purring, is an English combat sport where two contestants kick each other's shins to force the opponent to the ground. It originated in England in the early 17th century.
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