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, 20231Feb 22, 20231
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldTroy: A Real City or Homer’s Invention?The most significant work of antiquity that has come down to us is the epic poem *The Iliad*. It is believed that it was composed, or more…12h ago112h ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow a Former Slave “Ended” the BacchanaliaWe know about the freedwoman Hispala Faecenia, who played a key role in the banning of the Bacchus cult (the Roman equivalent of the Greek…18h ago18h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere Did the Sumerians Come From?The existence of the ancient Sumerian civilization and the Sumerian people only became known to historians in the mid-19th century when…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Did Ancient Democracies Differ from Modern Ones?The Greek term “democracy” is composed of two words: “demos” (people) and “kratos” (power). Literally, it translates to “the rule of the…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Lead Poisoning Brought Down Ancient RomeThe theory that lead poisoning contributed to the fall of Roman civilization emerged in the 19th century. At that time, the primary culprit…2d ago12d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Did Slavery in the Roman Empire Differ from Slavery in the United States in the 17th-19th…There is little in common between ancient Rome and the English colonies in the New World, which later became a separate nation. Both the…2d ago12d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Did Julius Caesar Invade Gaul?What was Gaul? The Romans used this term to refer to all territories in Europe located north of Italy and Spain. The eastern boundary of…3d ago13d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere Did the Legend of Atlantis Come From?The mysterious Atlantis is known to us from the works of ancient Greek philosophers, writers, and scholars such as Herodotus, Strabo…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWas Gilgamesh a Real Historical Figure?People have always loved stories about the adventures of great heroes. In antiquity, it was about the feats of Hercules; in the Middle…4d ago4d ago