the city of Troy. The story of the Trojan Horse is well-known. First mentioned in the Odyssey, it describes how Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy after a fruitless ten-year siege by hiding in a giant Read more…
Sinon then said that if the wooden horse were harmed in any way, the goddess would destroy Troy for its impiety, but if it were brought within the city’s walls, Troy would conquer Greece. What was the purpose of the Read more…
But in the Aeneid by Virgil, after a fruitless 10-year siege, the Greeks constructed a huge wooden horse at the behest of Odysseus, and hid a select force of men inside, including Odysseus himself. The Greeks pretended to sail away, Read more…
Early history Knowledge of the first horse race is lost in prehistory. Both four-hitch chariot and mounted (bareback) races were held in the Olympic Games of Greece over the period 700–40 bce. Horse racing, both of chariots and of mounted Read more…
Horse Racing Betting on horse races is the longest form of legal gambling in South Korea. Administered by the Korean Racing Authority (KRA), locals can place bets in horse races through pari-mutuel betting. The maximum allowable bet is only ₩100,000 Read more…
Blessed by nature, France has oaks and olive trees, apple and orange trees and horseback riding becomes a real pleasure through this diverse landscape. A Taste of Armagnac (Unguided) Bordeaux Wines. Brittany and Normandy. Burgundy Morvan. Cathar Trails (Guided or Read more…
Under the reign of Queen Anne during the period 1702-1714 horse races involving several horses on which spectators placed bets took over from match racing and horse racing became a professional sport with racecourses founded throughout England, including Ascot which Read more…
Horse racing is a hugely popular sport in Paris, with several race courses where a number of high-profile races take place each year. What is the most famous horse race in France? The Prix de l’Arc de TriompheThe Prix de Read more…
Normandy is indissociably linked to the breeding of competitive and leisure horses. The Pays d’Auge area, where many champions were born and bred, is one of the areas with the most stud farms for its size in the world. Founded Read more…
Horseback riding in the gardens of the Castle Horse riding has always been an important part of life at the Palace. Bring the equestrian passion of the French Royal Court back to life with a two-hour horse ride, suitable for Read more…