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…·3 min read·Feb 22, 2023----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow a Former Slave Rose to the Top of Power in the Roman EmpireIn March 180 AD, Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus became the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, succeeding his father, Marcus Aurelius. At that…·5 min read·8 hours ago----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Exploit of the Horatii — Three Brothers Who Saved RomeAccording to legend, Rome was founded by people from Alba Longa, an ancient settlement four centuries older than Rome. From the beginning…·4 min read·1 day ago----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldCaligula — The Most Insane Emperor of RomeGaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, the great-grandson of Emperor Octavian Augustus, entered the annals of Rome under the nickname…·5 min read·2 days ago----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow the Etruscans Ruled RomeThe Etruscan people lived in Italy long before the city of Rome was founded. The ancient Romans adopted many aspects of Etruscan culture…·4 min read·3 days ago--1--1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow Roman Legionnaires Were PunishedDiscipline in the Roman army was maintained in a rather severe manner. Civil law did not apply to military personnel, and their own laws…·4 min read·4 days ago----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldHow did the Ancient Romans count using Roman numerals?Roman numerals have survived to the present day and are still actively used, though less frequently than the familiar Arabic numerals. The…·4 min read·5 days ago----
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldWhat is the difference between patricians and plebeians?The term “patrician” comes from the Latin “pater” (father). Ancient Romans believed that the legendary founder of the city himself…·5 min read·6 days ago--1--1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Battle of Cannae: The Most Famous Battle of the Punic WarsThe Carthaginian general Hannibal had sworn in his childhood to destroy Rome. By age 26, he was already an experienced commander, appointed…·5 min read·May 26, 2024--1--1
SPQR | Ancient Rome and the Ancient WorldThe Rhomphaia: A Formidable Weapon of the Ancient ThraciansThe ancient Thracians, inhabitants of what is now modern Bulgaria, found themselves in a strategically significant region. The Balkans, a…·4 min read·May 25, 2024--1--1