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 WorldWhere Did the Scythians and Sarmatians Go?Modern historians know about the Scythians and Sarmatians not only through archaeological findings but also from ancient Greek texts. These…10h ago10h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldTop 10 Movies About Ancient RomeThe rich and dramatic history of Ancient Rome has captivated filmmakers since the early days of cinema. Even in the era of silent films…10h ago210h ago2
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat Would Happen If a SEAL Company Ended Up in the Roman Empire?Imagine that a company of modern Russian SEALs with all their weapons suddenly found themselves in the Roman Empire. How would events…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldSaturnalia — the main holiday of the year for ancient RomansSaturnalia was what ancient Romans called the year-end festivities dedicated to the god Saturn and the memory of the Golden Age when he…1d ago11d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Couldn’t the Romans Conquer Persia?At its peak, the Roman Empire spanned vast distances. The Romans even made the distant Britain their province. In the Middle East, many…2d ago12d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldLost Technologies of AntiquityAncient craftsmen knew many secrets and possessed technologies that were lost during the subsequent Dark Ages. Some of them were…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhich City is the Oldest on Earth?There are several contenders for the title of the oldest city on Earth. All the candidate cities are located in the Middle East, where…3d ago23d ago2
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere Did the Huns Go?This people was called “Xiongnu” by the Chinese, while Europeans called them Huns. Initially, they were nomads living on the northern…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldTraffic Jams in Ancient RomeThe ancient Romans paid great attention to the roads that connected the cities of the empire. No expense or workforce was spared in their…4d ago4d ago