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TIL that in 532, half of Constantinople was destroyed and tens of thousand died in riots between supporters of different chariot racing factions. (en.wikipedia.org)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Humanity really never changed

[–] aspseka 2 points 1 year ago

Pompeji was banned from gladiator games for a decade before vesuvius eruption because of fatal clashes of their hooligans.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I can imagine half of Florida in flames due a conflict between the NFL and NASCAR

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Soccer hooligans of the 500s....