On the periphery of our purview, but likely of interest. From the BBC:
Day: August 27, 2010
Citanda: Roman Denarii Find
Somewhat vague item (without pictures) of a find of some Republican denarii by a metal detectorist in the UK:
Citanda: Pompeii Food and Drink Project
Saw this fieldwork notice in the latest AIA eBulletin:
This Day in Ancient History: ante diem vi kalendas septembres
ante diem vi kalendas septembres
- Volturnalia — rites in honour of a divinity associated with fountains/waters
- 479 B.C. — Greek forces defeat Persian forces under Mardonius at Plataea (according to one reckoning)
- 413 B.C. — lunar eclipse which caused hesitation amongst Athenian forces under Nikias in Sicily; the subsequent delay ultimately led to their destruction