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 WorldHow Was Carthage Captured?After the victorious end of the Second Punic War for Rome, it seemed there was no reason to fight Carthage anymore. According to the peace…5h ago5h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldStrange Discoveries in the Excavations of PompeiiMany people believe that the city of Pompeii, buried under ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, has been studied down to the…1d ago11d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow 900 Jews Defended the Masada Fortress for 2 Years Against 15,000 Roman Soldiers— Have you ever heard of Masada? For two years, 900 Jews held out against 15,000 Roman soldiers! They chose death over slavery, and what…2d ago12d ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow 10,000 Roman Soldiers Defeated a 100,000-Strong Barbarian Army.The Roman conquest of Britain began under Julius Caesar. The Roman Empire successfully advanced from the southern coast of England to the…3d ago33d ago3
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…4d ago14d ago1
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…5d ago15d 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…6d ago16d 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…Jul 13Jul 13
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…Jul 121Jul 121