Classical Words of the Day

… and the Latin Word of the Day:

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This Day in Ancient History: pridie idus maias

pridie idus maias

rites in honour of Mars Invictus

procession of the Argei (images of humans made from bullrushes) in anticipation of them being tossed in the Tiber tomorrow

c. 130 A.D. — martyrdom of Henedina

Blogosphere ~ EVENT: Training, Cheating, Winning, Praising: Athletes and Shows in Papyri from Roman Egypt

What’s New in Papyrology: EVENT: Training, Cheating, Winning, Praising: Athletes and Shows in Papyri from Roman Egypt.