The hard dog and its double life: from handball to the cemetery!

The hard dog and its double life: from handball to the cemetery!

A remarkable case of calling and unconventional combines the talented handball player Romas Kirveliavicius and his fascinating part -time job as a cemetery manager and graved graves. Born in Lithuania, who has been active in HLA since 2008 and has now 36 years old, plays a key role as the defense chief of the handball team Jags Vöslau. The deep connection to his craftsmanship at the Gainfarn cemetery shows that Kirveliavicius is much more than just about sport. He remains true to his roots and proves that there is also a special dignity in life and death, as the Krone reports.

In a completely different time and world, a new study illuminates the important role of dogs in ancient Rome. The book "Dogs in Roman antiquity" deals intensively with the living environment of these animals based on historical and archaeological sources. It covers the variety of dog breeds documented over eighty and their significant functions, including as guards, shepherds, hunting and pets. In addition, an updated catalog of the dog names is presented for the first time, which contains around sixty new entries, as the Archeopress . The deep emotional bonds of the ancient Romans to their dogs are expressed by the analysis of ancient tombstones and poems. The use of dogs in religious rituals and their economic use is also discussed, which shows that they were indispensable in the everyday life of people. From breeding to care for sick or old animals, a comprehensive image of dog keeping is drawn in ancient Rome.

a connection between work and history

Both handball player Kirveliavicius and the dog study show an example of how human professions and animal companions are interwoven in different eras. The graved graves and the sporty defense chief embody a contemporary image of tradition and responsibility, while the book about dogs not only documents the importance of these animals, but also the emotional and social context of people in ancient Rome. Considering these aspects together reveals the continuous relevance of professions and companions in all facets of life.