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 WorldWhy did Christianity split into Catholicism and Orthodoxy?In the Christian Church, there are three degrees of priesthood. In ascending order of rank, these are deacon, presbyter, and bishop…19h ago19h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow did Attila, the leader of the Huns, die?The ancient Romans knew very little about the Huns. In the 4th century AD, when they encountered them closely, the Roman historian Ammianus…19h ago19h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldSpatha: The Famous Roman SwordOne of the distinguishing features of a Roman legionary was the gladius — a short infantry sword. Unlike the barbarians, the Romans…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow a Farmer Became the Dictator of Rome and Then Returned to Being a FarmerOnce, Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, a former military commander and a recent consul of the Republic (i.e., one of the two rulers of the…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy Did Caesar Rebuild Carthage?After the Third Punic War, the Romans, who had grown tired of fighting Carthage for 118 years, completely destroyed the city. The final…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow a Syrian Sun Priest Became a Roman EmperorAfter Emperor Septimius Severus, his son Septimius Bassianus took power; however, history knows him better by the nickname Caracalla…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldDid a Gladiator Have a Chance to Survive in the Arena?If we think purely theoretically, a gladiator’s chance of surviving each individual fight should be about 50%. Of course, this assumes that…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhich modern people are closest to the ancient Romans?Ancient Rome is not only one of the most extensive and powerful empires in human history. Unlike many others, such as the empires of…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat is the longest war in history?Throughout its history, humanity has witnessed numerous wars. In Europe, there have been major wars lasting 30 or even 100 years. However…4d ago4d ago