This Day in Ancient History ~ ante diem iv idus octobres
ante diem iv idus octobres
Portrait of Lucius Verus, co-Emperor with Marcus Aurelius (161-169 AD). Marble, between 180 and 183 AD, found at the villa of his wife Lucilla at Acqua Traversa, near Rome. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
19 B.C. — Augustus returns from various eastern campaigns
166 A.D. — co-emperor Lucius Verus celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Persians; future emperor Commodus is given the rank of Caesar
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