# SPQR-ND

> Digital archive of historic Roman Forum architectural publications for study. (iPhone/iPad app by University of Notre Dame du Lac.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spqr-nd/id908746471 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [University of Notre Dame du Lac](https://appshunter.io/developer/488808649)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 176 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spqr-nd/id908746471/reviews.md

## What is SPQR?

SPQR-ND 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.   

SPQR-ND allows students, scholars, and enthusiasts to study the monuments in the Roman Forum through early architectural publications.  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 Division, and the Center for Digital Scholarship.  Content in the app is prepared by School of Architecture students.

## Key features

- Interactive map of Roman Forum
- Digitized historic architectural publications
- Side-by-side monument interpretations
- Geo-located monuments
- Zoomable historic print views
- Layered historical maps


## Frequently asked questions about SPQR

### What is SPQR-ND?

SPQR-ND is an educational application that provides access to digitized historical architectural publications documenting monuments in the Roman Forum. It allows users to study different interpretations of these monuments side-by-side and understand their physical placement on an interactive map.

### Who created SPQR-ND?

SPQR-ND was developed by a team from the University of Notre Dame, including Hesburgh Libraries, the School of Architecture's IT Division, and the Center for Digital Scholarship. Content is prepared by School of Architecture students.

### What devices does SPQR-ND support?

Currently, SPQR-ND is supported on iPads. Future versions may expand compatibility to other devices.

### How often is SPQR-ND updated?

SPQR-ND was last updated on August 21, 2014, with version 1.0. Future updates are planned to include additional monuments, multiple languages, and a 3D viewer.

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

SPQR-ND has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in historical education.

### Does SPQR-ND offer certifications?

SPQR-ND is an educational resource for studying historical architecture and monuments. It does not currently offer certifications upon completion of any modules or content.

### Can I study monuments in SPQR-ND offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality for SPQR-ND. Access to the digitized publications and interactive map may require an internet connection.

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

SPQR-ND has a rating of 2.5 stars from 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user sentiment based on the limited available feedback.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2014-08-21

No release notes.

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