Classical Words of the Day

Latinitas:

… and on the Greek side:

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem iv nonas junias

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Saecular Games continue (day 2) — the celebration of Rome’s anniversary continues

261 B.C. — death of Antiochus I Soter (I have not been able to confirm this date)

177 A.D. — martyrdom of Blandina, Alexander (and others) at Lyons (a.k.a. the Martyrs of Lyons)

193 A.D. — recently-deposed emperor-for-a-little-while Didius Julianus is murdered