The Roman Coliseum would suggest that the Romans were very interested in entertainment. The Roman Coliseum is said to be the most visited place in Rome, and it can hold upwards of 55,000 people at...
The gladiators were definitely looked upon as great people, despite their humble beginnings, with some being prisoners of war, condemned criminals, slaves or volunteers seeking fame and wealth. Their...
They had the patricians as the "top dogs" in Roman society at the beginning of the city. However over the centuries many of the patricians lost their political standing. Some were even impoverished,...
The Viking society is older. (I think) Some historians say the Vikings were living in Scandinavia at 1000 BC. If true, this would make their society much older than the Roman.