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 WorldGhostbusters in Ancient RomeThroughout all ages, people have loved telling stories about ghosts and sinister houses where they appear. The ancient Romans were no…5h ago5h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Discipline Was Strengthened in the Ancient Roman ArmyThe ancient Romans loved stories about stern commanders of antiquity who spared neither themselves nor their subordinates nor even their…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldBattle Magic in the Arsenal of the RomansThe supernatural played a significant role in the lives of ancient Romans. Any risky endeavor was invariably accompanied by magical rituals…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Shroud of Turin: Reality or Fake?The Shroud of Turin is a 4-meter piece of linen cloth, which, according to tradition, was used to wrap the body of Christ. The Gospels tell…3d ago33d ago3
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldDid the ancient Romans consider the Earth flat?In antiquity, there was no single consensus on the shape of the Earth. In Homer’s poems, the Earth is compared to a shield lying amidst the…4d ago4d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow many battles did Caesar lose?Caesar fought for most of his conscious life. The exact number of battles he participated in is impossible to calculate. As a commander, he…5d ago25d ago2
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Praetorians — Ancient Roman Special Forces or Toy Soldiers?Originally, the ‘cohort of the praetor’ was a general’s personal entourage, comprising of scribes, adjutants, and the commander’s…6d ago6d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy did the ancient Romans prefer a short sword over a long one?The Gladius, the most famous weapon of the ancient Roman legionnaire, is a short double-edged sword with a unique design and purpose. Its…Jun 185Jun 185
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhere did the “Sea Peoples” come from?In the 13th century BC, military invasions almost entirely destroyed a community of highly developed civilizations in the Mediterranean and…Jun 173Jun 173
