Citanda: Michael Scott on Ancient Greek Democracy
Ancient Greek democracy: as similar to ours as we think? | BBC History Magazine.
Interesting Wreath Coming to Bonhams
From a Bonhams press release: A delicate wreath made of fine gold oak leaves with acorns, of the type worn by Alexander the Great’s father, Philip II of Macedon, is one of the highlights of Bonhams sale of Antiquities on April 28 in New Bond Street. This stunning artefact, estimate £100,000-120,000, may once have graced [...]
Citanda: Chedworth Roman Villa Upgrade
Chedworth Roman Villa to receive £3m transformation – BBC.
Hancock News Fail – Ides
The Ides of March The Ides of March is the name of March 15 in the Roman calendar. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October. The Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually [...]
Citanda – Exhibition: “L’Eta della Conquista”
Review of a show at the Capitoline Museum: In Rome, Revisiting the Spoils of War – In Transit Blog | NYTimes.com.
This Day in Ancient History: ante diem xv kalendas apriles
ante diem xv kalendas apriles Festival of Mars continues (day 18) 37 A.D. — The dead emperor Tiberius’ will is annulled and Gaius (Caligula) is given the title “Augustus” by the senate 235 A.D. (?) — murder of Alexander Severus at Moguntiacum (Mainz)
