David Meadows ~ rogueclassicist
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Mercatus Lucaria (day 1) — an obscure festival which seems to be associated with commemorating Rome’s being saved from the Gauls (by hiding in groves?) 37 A.D. — the emperor Gaius (Caligula) gives the people a congiarium 64 A.D. — the Great Fire of Rome (day 2)
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IN THE NEWS … Rare mother-of-pearl seal highlights movement of goods and ideas across Assyrian empire | The Times of Israel Ancient ‘magical’ tablet with spells to harm enemies discovered | The Independent Ancient curse tablet bears rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies Rhodes Unveils Ancient Shipyards and Secret Palace Grounds…
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240 B.C. — Eratosthenes calculates the circumference of the earth (I have no idea what the source for this is) rites at the Temple of Minerva on the Aventine ca. 165 (?) — martyrdom of Protase 325 A.D. — Hosius announces the Nicene Creed during the First Council of Nicaea
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IN THE NEWS … Appia Antica: After 13 years, the statue stolen from the archaeological park returns home. Roman villa discovered after illegal excavations Massive Roman Bathhouse Spanning Nearly 5,000 Square Meters Unearthed in Netherlands – Arkeonews Italy lends support to Greece’s Parthenon Marbles campaign – The Greek Herald Rare intact 1,500-year-old sarcophagus dug up…
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2nd century A.D. — martyrdom of Nicander and Marcian 265 A.D. — martyrdom of Antidius
