PinnedHarpastum — 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
The Battle of Cannae: A Catastrophe for the Roman ArmyThe Romans initiated the Second Punic War, during which Rome’s very existence was threatened. They officially declared war on Carthage…15h ago15h ago
How Did Jesus Christ Actually Look?The canonical image of Jesus Christ, which can now be seen on any icon, was finally established only in the 6th century. One of the…15h ago15h ago
What Fate Befell Julius Caesar’s Assassins?On the Ides of March 44 BCE, Gaius Julius Caesar, despite unfavorable omens and a host of ill signs, went to attend a Senate session. On…1d ago11d ago1
Alexander the Great: The Man Who Conquered Half the WorldIn 356 BCE, the madman Herostratus set fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. According to legend, that very night, Olympias, the wife…1d ago1d ago
Who Was Marcus Claudius Marcellus?Marcus Claudius came from a noble Roman patrician family. According to some ancient authors, the family name “Marcellus” signified a…1d ago1d ago
How Catiline’s Conspiracy Failed“How long, Catiline, will you abuse our patience? How long will you mock us with your raging madness? To what bounds will you vaunt your…2d ago22d ago2
The Real Story of Titus Pullo and Lucius VorenusIn the HBO series Rome, produced between 2004 and 2006, alongside senators, queens, and other mighty figures of the ancient world, the two…2d ago2d ago
Bactria: What Happened to the Hellenistic Kingdom in Central Asia?Greeks appeared in Central Asia long before Alexander. Persian kings liked to send those who displeased them to this region, especially the…3d ago3d ago
Mysteries of the Northern LabyrinthsWhen one hears the word “labyrinth,” the myth of the Minotaur living in a maze, Theseus who slew it, and Ariadne who presented Theseus with…3d ago3d ago
