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title: Roman Mosaic with Charioteers
author: Carole Raddato
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3920/roman-mosaic-with-charioteers/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Roman Mosaic with Charioteers

_Authored by Carole Raddato_

## Image File

[![Roman Mosaic with Charioteers](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3920.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3920.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Mosaic](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mosaic/) depicting a charioteer and horse from each of the four [circus](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Circus/) factions (Red, White, Blue, and Green), 3rd century CE (Palazzo Massimo all Terme, [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/)). [Chariot](https://www.worldhistory.org/chariot/)-racing was the most popular sport in ancient Rome, and the Blues and Greens were the most popular factions. Emperors [Vitellius](https://www.worldhistory.org/Vitellius/) and [Caracalla](https://www.worldhistory.org/Caracalla/) both supported the Blues. But it is the Greens, first mentioned in 35 CE, who enjoyed the greatest popularity.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Raddato, C. (2015, June 09). Roman Mosaic with Charioteers. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3920/roman-mosaic-with-charioteers/>
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Raddato, Carole. "Roman Mosaic with Charioteers." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 09, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3920/roman-mosaic-with-charioteers/>.
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Raddato, Carole. "Roman Mosaic with Charioteers." *World History Encyclopedia*, 09 Jun 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3920/roman-mosaic-with-charioteers/>.

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