Daily Archives: April 9th, 2010

Say What?

Fester Lente — “make haste, but slowly” — was the motto guiding the Roman Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus as his forces fought the wars that guaranteed the Mediterranean world two centuries of peace.

… actually, I think that means ‘make pus slowly’ …

via The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Behind the horrific massacre.

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem v idus apriles

ante diem v idus apriles

  • ludi Megalesia continue (day 6)
  • 193 A.D. — Septimius Severus given the rank of Augustus
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