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 WorldHow Emperor Gallienus Punished a Greedy MerchantIn the mid-3rd century, Rome was in the throes of the “Soldier Emperors” era. The throne was occupied by whoever promised the Praetorians…4h ago14h ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Zoroastrianism Did Not Become a World Religion?Zoroastrianism is actually called something quite different. Either “Mazdayasna” (translated from Old Iranian as “worship of Mazda”) or…4h ago4h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Did the Gaulish Language Disappear?The Gaulish language was spoken — by whom, do you think? — by the Gauls, of course. But who were the Gauls? This was the name the ancient…1d ago51d ago5
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Did Judaism Originate?The entire history of the Jewish people is inextricably linked with the religion known as Judaism. Where did this name come from? The Jews…1d ago11d ago1
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…2d ago32d ago3
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…2d ago2d 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…3d ago13d ago1
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…3d ago3d 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…4d ago24d ago2