# SPQR-ND for iPhone

> Digital archive of historical Roman monument publications with interactive mapping. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Notre Dame du Lac.)

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- Developer: [University of Notre Dame du Lac](https://appshunter.io/developer/488808649)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 178 MB
- Languages: enc
- Released: 2015-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spqr-nd-for-iphone/id932396810/reviews.md

## What is SPQR?

SPQR-ND for iPhone started with the goal of providing access to plates from rare and antique archeological publications documenting monuments in the historic city center of Rome to Notre Dame Students studying abroad.  It grew into a desire to combine historic methods of documentation and representation with mapping and mobile applications to provide a unique way to study the development of Rome.  There is also a version optimized for the iPad called SPQR-ND.

The app allows students, scholars, and enthusiasts to study the monuments in the Roman Forum through early architectural publications on their iPhone.  These rare and early publications have been fully digitized and broken apart virtually to allow one to study different interpretations of the monuments in the Forum side-by-side.  The monuments are geo-located on a map allowing one to understand their physical placement within the Forum.   

Features: 
- Interactive map of the Roman Forum 
- Photographic and digitized historic print representations of the
monuments in the Roman Forum 
- Browsable list of the monuments in the Forum 
- Descriptive information on the monuments in the Forum 
- Multiple historic representations of each monument 
- Detailed, zoomable views of historic public plates
- Historical layered maps 
- Bibliographic information 

Future versions will include additional monuments, multiple languages, and a 3D viewer that will allow users to study high-quality scanned data stitched together to create a virtual monument.  

SPQR-ND was created by a team from the University of Notre Dame interested in virtual representations of the built environment.  The team is comprised of Hesburgh Libraries of Notre Dame’s Architecture Library, the School of Architecture’s Information Technology Team, and the Center for Digital Scholarship.  Content in the app is prepared by School of Architecture students.

## Key features

- Interactive Roman Forum map
- Digitized historic print representations
- Monumental descriptions
- Multiple historic monument views
- Zoomable historic plates
- Layered historical maps


## Frequently asked questions about SPQR

### What is SPQR-ND?

SPQR-ND is an educational application that provides access to digitized historical publications documenting monuments in Rome. It allows users to study different interpretations of these monuments and their locations on an interactive map.

### Who is SPQR-ND for?

This app is designed for students, scholars, and enthusiasts who are studying or interested in the history and architecture of Rome, particularly the Roman Forum.

### What kind of historical content does SPQR-ND offer?

SPQR-ND features digitized versions of rare and antique archeological publications, including photographic and historic print representations of Roman monuments. Users can view detailed, zoomable plates.

### How does SPQR-ND help in studying Rome's monuments?

The app allows for side-by-side comparison of different historical interpretations of monuments and uses geo-location on an interactive map to show their physical placement within the Roman Forum.

### Is SPQR-ND available on multiple devices?

Currently, SPQR-ND is optimized for iPhone and iPod. A separate version, SPQR-ND, is available for iPad.

### What is the update frequency for SPQR-ND?

SPQR-ND was last updated on March 5, 2015, with version 1.0. Future versions are planned to include additional monuments, multiple languages, and a 3D viewer.

### Does SPQR-ND have ads?

No, SPQR-ND does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### What is the user rating for SPQR-ND?

SPQR-ND has a high user rating of 5.0 stars, based on 2 reviews.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2015-03-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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