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
Why Is Gaius Julius Caesar Not Considered an Emperor of the Roman Empire?It’s hard to imagine a more famous figure in ancient Roman history — a military leader, politician, and statesman — than Gaius Julius…9h ago19h ago1
How a Roman City Was Designed: An Analysis Using a Perfectly Preserved LayoutTimgad, often called the “African Rome,” is unique for its preserved grid layout of a Roman city. The Romans used this grid-based design to…9h ago9h ago
What Gods Did the Etruscans Have?The Etruscans were a mysterious people who inhabited the northern part of the Apennine Peninsula. Their culture is less well-documented…9h ago9h ago
Why Did the Marathon Runner Die? After All, Many People Run Marathons Today Without Any TroubleHow can you immortalize your name for centuries and inspire people worldwide to run? It’s simple. You need to be born in Ancient Greece…1d ago11d ago1
Who Lived in Europe Before the Indo-Europeans?The first settlers of Europe were Neanderthals, who arrived long before the last Ice Age, hundreds of thousands of years ago. For our…1d ago11d ago1
Which empire was the first on Earth?A significant moment in the history of the Early Ancient World and early class-based societies was Sargon of Akkad’s conquest of the…2d ago2d ago
Until what age did Roman legionaries serve?During various periods of Roman history, the methods of army recruitment and the duration of military service varied significantly. The…2d ago2d ago
10 Dishes of Roman Legionaries: What Did the Invincible Warriors Eat?Daily Bread: The Foundation of a Legionary’s Diet2d ago12d ago1
Why Did the Romans Conquer Britain and Gaul, but Not Germany?The Roman Empire was vast. Its armies conquered numerous African, British, and Greek territories but never advanced beyond the Rhine, as if…3d ago3d ago
