February 19, 2009

  • This Day in Ancient History

    ante diem xi kalendas martias Parentalia (Day 7) — the period for honouring the dead continues 198 A.D. — death of emperor wannabe Clodius Albinus 1806 — death of Elizabeth Carter (Classicist who translated Epictetus)

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  • Classical Words of the Day

    illaqueation (Worthless Word for the Day) pedestal (OED) tautological (Dictionary.com)

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