David Meadows ~ rogueclassicist
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585 B.C. — solar eclipse predicted by Thales of Miletus occurs during the battle of the Halys (another possible date) 20 A.D. — Drusus “Minor”, the son of the emperor Tiberius, celebrates an ovatio for his victories in Illyricum ca 250 A.D. — martyrdom of Heliconis
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IN THE NEWS … Lost trade routes of Roman Spain revealed by new Mellaria study Monumental Tomb of an Aristocratic Woman Unearthed in Ancient Olympos – Arkeonews Ancient Sanctuary of Apollo in Cyprus Reveals Rare Votive Statue – GreekReporter.com Ancient Romans Recycled Disgraced Emperors’ Statues to Reshape Public Memory – GreekReporter.com A Roman funerary stele…
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189 A.D. — birth of P. Septimius Geta, son of the emperor-to-be Septimius Severus and Julia Domna and brother of the emperor-to-be Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Caracalla) 270 A.D. — martyrdom of Restituta at Sora (?) 302 A.D. — Martyrdom of Julius at Durostorum 1265 — birth of Dante Alighieri
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IN THE NEWS … Archaeologists and historians still haven’t solved Pompeii’s biggest mystery. Here’s why | HistoryExtra Greek theatrical mask found in Croatian cave points to ancient Illyrian sanctuary rituals | Archaeology News Online Magazine Archaeologists uncover monumental tomb at Olympos ancient city How the Romans Transformed Europe Without Imposing Their Culture: A Study Shows…
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17 A.D. — Germanicus celebrates a triumph for his victories in Germany 106 A.D. — martyrdom of Zachary in Gaul 107 A.D. — Trajan arrives in Rome and celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Dacians 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Felicissimus, Heraclius, and others at what is now Todi (Umbria)
