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Harpastum – ancient Roman prototype of soccer and rugby (medium.com/ancient.rome)
42 points by andsoitis 4 months ago | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments



This sport is still played (recreationally) at St John’s College both in Annapolis and Santa Fe, where it is known as Spartan Madball.


Florence has a Calcio Storico competition every year.

27 a side, MMA with less rules than the UFC, a ball & goals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_bMrTysuJs


Looks incredibly fun to play




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