March 18, 2010
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Ancient Greek democracy: as similar to ours as we think? | BBC History Magazine.
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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…
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Chedworth Roman Villa to receive £3m transformation – BBC.
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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…
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Review of a show at the Capitoline Museum: In Rome, Revisiting the Spoils of War – In Transit Blog | NYTimes.com.