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 WorldWhere Did the Popes Come From?The modern official title of the Pope is Pontifex Romanus (Roman Pontiff) or Pontifex Maximus (Supreme Pontiff). So why is he called the…10h ago10h ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWho Were Concubines?Ancient Roman law distinguished several types of marriage. The most “proper” was the so-called Quiritarian marriage, contracted between…10h ago110h ago1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Did Ancient Roman Coins End Up in Cambodia?In the 19th and first half of the 20th century, the territories of Vietnam and Cambodia were part of the French colonial empire…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWho Lived in Italy Before the Romans?Long before the founding of the city of Rome, the Italian Peninsula was inhabited by numerous peoples. Initially, during the Paleolithic…1d ago1d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient World10 Best Games About Ancient RomeAncient Rome, with its rich history of political and military conflicts, is an endless source of inspiration for authors of books, movies…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat Was the Star of Bethlehem?The Star of Bethlehem is a celestial sign heralding the birth of Jesus. It is mentioned twice in the Gospel of Matthew. First, certain wise…2d ago2d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Most Honorable Military Trophy in Ancient RomeJupiter, the god and protector of the Roman state, had many forms. As Jupiter Dapalis, he was responsible for agriculture and abundant…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat Did Gladiators Eat?Like any slave, a gladiator belonged to his owner — the lanista, head of the gladiatorial school. The lanista was interested in making a…3d ago3d ago
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhy did the Western Roman Empire fall while the Eastern Roman Empire lasted another 1000 years?In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine I of the Roman Empire moved the capital to the city of Byzantium, renamed “New Rome” for the occasion. Thus…4d ago24d ago2