The things that Ancient Romans used to do where quite modern and a lot of people these days would do the same things. These are some of the activities they used to do for fun.
SWIMMING- Swimming was one of the most favourite activities that Romans did. They used to practise swimming in lakes and dams. Most Roman baths also included plunge pools.
HORSEBACK RIDING- Every single Roman was expected to be good at horse riding (equestrian).So a lot of Roman parents made or got their boys to learn horse riding.
WRESTLING AND BOXING- Wrestling and boxing used to get practised in the palaestra (a centre field) of Roman baths, They practised to improve on their strength, stamina and their overall fitness. Due to there being no boxing gloves invented, the competitors wrapped their hands in cloth to prevent any major hand injuries.
RUNNING- Running was another really popular and favourite activity that the Ancient Romans used to do. boys used to compete in footraces with one another. A footrace is when you run on foot.
HUNTING AND FISHING- Hunting is one of the most oldest sports in the Roman life. Little boys accompanied their fathers, so they would know how to hunt and go fishing when they are older.
BALL GAMES- Roman used to love ball games. Many of the games are games that we still play to this very day. These games included handball, soccer, field hockey, catch games and even dodge ball. These were usually played in Palaestras or Sphaerista (ball courts). This was one activity that female Romans were allowed to participate in.
BOARD GAMES- Romans used played various board games such as Knuckle-bones, Roman chess, Roman checkers, Tic-tac-toe and Roman backgammon.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT- Romans lived public entertainment. They were great fun and everyone enjoyed them. Romans used to perform musicals and theatrical performances, public executions, beast hunts and gladiator combats. These things that entertained people could have lots of people spectating. There would be up to 50,000 spectators.
SWIMMING- Swimming was one of the most favourite activities that Romans did. They used to practise swimming in lakes and dams. Most Roman baths also included plunge pools.
HORSEBACK RIDING- Every single Roman was expected to be good at horse riding (equestrian).So a lot of Roman parents made or got their boys to learn horse riding.
WRESTLING AND BOXING- Wrestling and boxing used to get practised in the palaestra (a centre field) of Roman baths, They practised to improve on their strength, stamina and their overall fitness. Due to there being no boxing gloves invented, the competitors wrapped their hands in cloth to prevent any major hand injuries.
RUNNING- Running was another really popular and favourite activity that the Ancient Romans used to do. boys used to compete in footraces with one another. A footrace is when you run on foot.
HUNTING AND FISHING- Hunting is one of the most oldest sports in the Roman life. Little boys accompanied their fathers, so they would know how to hunt and go fishing when they are older.
BALL GAMES- Roman used to love ball games. Many of the games are games that we still play to this very day. These games included handball, soccer, field hockey, catch games and even dodge ball. These were usually played in Palaestras or Sphaerista (ball courts). This was one activity that female Romans were allowed to participate in.
BOARD GAMES- Romans used played various board games such as Knuckle-bones, Roman chess, Roman checkers, Tic-tac-toe and Roman backgammon.
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT- Romans lived public entertainment. They were great fun and everyone enjoyed them. Romans used to perform musicals and theatrical performances, public executions, beast hunts and gladiator combats. These things that entertained people could have lots of people spectating. There would be up to 50,000 spectators.
Bibliography for Entertainment:
Steven Fife: Athletics, Leisure And Entertainment In Ancient Rome, (2012). URL- http://www.ancient.eu.com/article/98/
Steven Fife: Athletics, Leisure And Entertainment In Ancient Rome, (2012). URL- http://www.ancient.eu.com/article/98/