Classical Words of the Day

Latinitweets:

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem x kalendas maias

ante diem x kalendas maias

  • 178 A.D. — martyrdom of Epipodias at Lyons
  • 202 A.D. — martyrdom of Leonidas in Alexandria
  • 248 A.D. — second day of celebrations for Rome’s 1000th anniversary
  • ca 250 A.D. — martyrdom of Helimenas at Babylon

TOC | Mouseion

In the latest Mouseion:

  • Elephants, Alexander and the Indian Campaign
    Michael B. Charles
  • The Rules of Gift-Exchange: Catullus 12, 13, & 14
    Aven McMaster
  • Temples and Priests of Sol in the City of Rome
    Steven Hijmans
  • Dogs, Vines, and the Invention of Wine (Hecataeus 1 F 15 FGrHist)
    R. Drew Griffith

+ Varia and Book Reviews.

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