September 2011
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ante diem vi kalendas octobres 46 B.C. — dedication of the Temple of Venus Genetrix (and associated rites thereafter) 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Cosmas and Damian 304 A.D. — martyrdom of Cyprian 1687 — a Venetian mortar ignites a store of Turkish gunpowder being stored in the Parthenon, causing much damage.
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Interesting item from the Sunday Times (Sri Lanka): Embossed on the gold coin is the arrogant profile of Alexander the Great. On it, the young conqueror’s features endure: his luxuriant curly hair and the crooked line of his broken nose; his elongated cheeks and large, unblinking eyes. Curiously though, his head is covered in the…
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Brief item from the Greek Reporter: Charlotte Casiraghi claims to be a big fan of the Ancient Greek language and of Greek philosphers. The oldest daughter of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, and fourth in line to the throne of Monaco, is studying Philosophy of the Hellenistic and Roman Period and carries around in her bag…
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… comic over at Joy of Tech (tip o’ the pileus to David Emery) …
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The Save Classics at Royal Holloway folks have put up an interesting promotional video about the Sheffield Festival of Ancient Drama: More info: Sheffest, the Sheffield Festival of Ancient Drama.
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