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, 20232Feb 22, 20232
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Did Hannibal Cross the Alps with Elephants?Hannibal’s army crossing the Alpine passes was an extraordinary event, so much so that some doubted its feasibility. The fact that infantry…12h ago12h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldChristian VandalismAfter Emperor Constantine I legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire, the new faith coexisted with paganism for a time. However…12h ago212h ago2
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWas there hazing in the Roman army?Of course, hazing in the modern sense of the word did not exist in the legions of ancient Rome, nor could it. Such a phenomenon can only…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat should a time traveler do in Ancient Rome?First and foremost, any time traveler must determine the primary goal of their journey. If you want to witness (or participate in) a…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Most Beautiful Women of the Ancient WorldThe first among the beauties of antiquity was the courtesan named Phryne. She became famous as the model for the renowned sculptor…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat is more effective in combat — a sword or a spear?Spears and swords were used in armies around the world for millennia. But which of these deadly weapons is more effective in battle? A…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWho would win, a Roman legion or a samurai army?There are many similarities between the armies of Ancient Rome and medieval Japan. For example, cavalry in both armies consisted…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy do modern lawyers study Roman law?In his classic late 19th-century work, *The Role of Roman Law in the Legal History of Humanity and in Modern Jurisprudence*, Russian legal…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow and when did gladiatorial games originate in ancient Rome?It is believed that the Romans borrowed the concept of gladiatorial games from the Etruscans, who, long before the rise of Rome, held…4d ago4d ago