The Hippodrome News
This imaginary news site, The Hippodrome News, takes its name from a stadium in the city of Constantinople. For centuries, citizens of the Byzantine Empire congregated at stadiums called hippodromes to see and be seen at horse races, performances, and other events. By the 1000's, Byzantine culture emphasized privacy; theaters, assembly halls, and similar gathering places disappeared. But the Hippodrome in the capital city of Constantinople remained, drawing thousands to the rare spectacles of public ceremonies and celebrations.