PinnedSPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHarpastum — ancient Roman prototype of soccer and rugbySoccer is perceived by many as a modern invention, but in fact various ball games have been known since ancient times. Not surprisingly…Feb 22, 2023Feb 22, 2023
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow 900 Jews Defended the Masada Fortress for 2 Years Against 15,000 Roman Soldiers— Have you ever heard of Masada? For two years, 900 Jews held out against 15,000 Roman soldiers! They chose death over slavery, and what…1d ago11d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow 10,000 Roman Soldiers Defeated a 100,000-Strong Barbarian Army.The Roman conquest of Britain began under Julius Caesar. The Roman Empire successfully advanced from the southern coast of England to the…1d ago21d ago2
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldTop 7 Enemies of Ancient RomeThrough successful conquests over several centuries, Rome transformed from a city-state in central Italy into a vast empire controlling the…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWas Jesus a Roman Citizen?Roman citizenship had several gradations. Jesus could not have been a full Roman citizen (a Quirites) by birth as his parents were not…3d ago13d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Accurate Are the Costumes in the Series “Spartacus” and “Rome”?“Spartacus” and “Rome” are among the most popular historical-themed series filmed recently. They feature numerous characters, usually…4d ago14d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldCould a Roman citizen become a slave?Under Roman laws, a Roman citizen could be enslaved. The oldest, and one could say the traditional way of turning a free citizen into a…5d ago5d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Couldn’t the Romans Assimilate the Basques?The northern part of Spain, a mountainous region where the Basque Country is located, was settled in ancient times at the beginning of the…6d ago16d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat Would the World Be Like If Carthage Had Defeated Rome?Suppose the great commander Hannibal resolved internal political issues by staging a military coup and seizing power in Carthage before…6d ago16d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldV Macedonian — the Legion that Survived the EmpireDuring another civil war that erupted after the assassination of Julius Caesar, his adopted son and heir, Octavian Augustus, needed loyal…Jul 111Jul 111