August 2003
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If you enjoyed MH’s ‘Virtual Julius Caesar’ (see yesterday’s listings), you’ll also enjoy her: Virtual Alexander the Great Virtual Cleopatra They’re a bit less complex, but still kind of fun.
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pridie kalendas septembres 12 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Gaius (Caligula) at Antium 40 A.D. — Gaius (Caligula) celebrates an ovatio after his attempted military campaigns in Gaul and Britain 161 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Commodus (and his twin, Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus)
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About.com has a somewhat out of date look at Roman marriage: Ferrero, Guglielmo. “Women and Marriage in Ancient Rome.” The Women of the Caesars. The Century Co.; New York, 1911.
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Salon has an interesting quote about Latin … can’t say as I agree with it.
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ante diem xvi kalendas septembres Roman festival of Portunalia rites in honour of Janus at the Theatre of Marcellus
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