May 25, 2009

  • A reminder that the last date for registration for this conference (which takes place in Manchester on the 25th & 26th June) is *31st May*.  Booking forms, and further details about the conference, can be downloaded at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/classics/eventsnews/inscriptions/  The final programme is pasted below. —————- Thursday 25th June 9.00-9.30: Registration & Welcome 9.30-10.50: Session 1…

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  • ante diem viii kalendas junias rites in honour of Fortuna Publica Populi Romani Quiritium Primigenia on the Quirinal hill 585 B.C. — Thales possibly predicted the eclipse on this day 535 B.C. — the foundations for the Second Temple at Jerusalem were begun 302 A.D. — martyrdom of Julius of Durostorum and companions

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