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The thunderous sounds of ancient Rome's chariot races could once more echo around the Eternal City, with plans to stage an event in the Circus Maximus at the foot of the Palatine.
Now an historical society is in talks with city officials to bring the event back Franco Calo, of Vadis Al Maximo, said: "The event would last three days, starting on October 17, at the same period when the race took place in Roman times. If possible, we hope to involve charioteers from all over the world."
A city council spokesman said: "We are looking into [it]. Nothing definite has been arranged."
