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 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…20h ago20h 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…1d ago11d 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…2d ago12d 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…3d ago3d 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…4d ago14d 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…4d ago14d 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…5d ago15d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldIn Which Films Is the Roman Army Depicted Most Accurately?A significant number of films and series have been made about ancient Rome. The best of them, such as the series “Rome,” are pretty…5d ago15d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere Did the Popes Come From?The modern official title of the Pope is Pontifex Romanus (Roman Pontiff) or Pontifex Maximus (Supreme Pontiff). So why is he called the…6d ago6d ago