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, 20232Feb 22, 20232
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWas there hazing in the Roman army?Of course, hazing in the modern sense of the word did not exist in the legions of ancient Rome, nor could it. Such a phenomenon can only…12h ago12h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat should a time traveler do in Ancient Rome?First and foremost, any time traveler must determine the primary goal of their journey. If you want to witness (or participate in) a…12h ago12h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Most Beautiful Women of the Ancient WorldThe first among the beauties of antiquity was the courtesan named Phryne. She became famous as the model for the renowned sculptor…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat is more effective in combat — a sword or a spear?Spears and swords were used in armies around the world for millennia. But which of these deadly weapons is more effective in battle? A…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWho would win, a Roman legion or a samurai army?There are many similarities between the armies of Ancient Rome and medieval Japan. For example, cavalry in both armies consisted…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy do modern lawyers study Roman law?In his classic late 19th-century work, *The Role of Roman Law in the Legal History of Humanity and in Modern Jurisprudence*, Russian legal…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow and when did gladiatorial games originate in ancient Rome?It is believed that the Romans borrowed the concept of gladiatorial games from the Etruscans, who, long before the rise of Rome, held…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat happened to the Roman legionaries who survived the Battle of Cannae?According to the ancient Roman historian Titus Livy, the defeat at the Battle of Cannae cost Rome tremendous losses: “It is said that…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere is Latin currently used?The Latin language emerged long before the founding of the city of Rome. Historians trace its origins to the mid-2nd millennium BC. Five…4d ago34d ago3