Hawaiians were not just about surfing waves. They also dominated the volcanos with a wooden sled. Known as Hawaiian lava sledding, the sport involved riding down a course on a narrow sled.
The Romans were somewhat obsessed with the whole "humans against animals" games. This one in particular was about the hunting and killing of wild animals.
The Romans were really into big sports events. Naumachia involved filling a basin (similar to an arena) with water, and placing warships inside. They would then recreate naval battles for mass entertainment.
The Vikings used to play this game, which saw a revival among college student in the US. Similar to the Irish sport of hurling, it involves hitting a hard ball with a stick, and lots of physical contact, of course.
Bullfighting is still very popular in countries such as Spain and Mexico, but its origins date back centuries ago. Ancient Romans were huge fans of it.
This Viking skin throwing game was simple. Bearskin would be tossed amongst players while a player in the middle tried to intercept it. It was usually played indoors, and there was a lot of shoving.
The Romans were really into big sports events. Naumachia involved filling a basin (similar to an arena) with water, and placing warships inside. They would then recreate naval battles for mass entertainment.
Also known as Tsu Chu, this Chinese sport is the oldest predecessor of modern soccer. The game involves kicking a ball through an opening in a small net. Cuju goes back to circa 2,500 BCE.
