TDIAH

ante diem iv idus maias 19 B.C. (?) — dedication of the Temple of Mars Ultor on the Capitoline 2 B.C. — opening of the Forum of Augustus 113 A.D. — opening of the restored Temple of Venus Genetrix 304 A.D. — martyrdom of Dionysius and Pancras at Rome

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ante diem xi kalendas maias Parilia (a.k.a. Palilia) — originally a festival in honour of Pales (who protected shepherds and their flock), it eventually evolved — in the city of Rome, at least — into a ‘birthday of Rome’ celebration 753 B.C. — traditional date for the foundation of Rome 43 B.C. — pro-Caesarian forces “under”…

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ante diem vi idus apriles ludi Megalensia continue (day 5) 217 A.D. — murder of the emperor M. Aurelius Antoninus (Caracalla) 1898 — Birth of Maurice Bowra (The Greek Experience) 1979 — death of E.R. Dodds (The Greeks and the Irrational)

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pridie nonas apriles ludi Megalesia (day 1 … associated with the next item, obviously) 204 B.C. — the image and cult of the Mater Magna (a.k.a. Cybele) is brought to Rome during the conflict with Hannibal on the advice of the Sybilline books 37 A.D. — the ashes of Tiberius are placed in the Mausoleum…

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ante diem iv nonas apriles 13 A.D. — Augustus writes his will 33 A.D. — one of the calculated dates for the crucifixion of Jesus 68 A.D. — 68 A.D. — Galba rails against Nero and declares himself vir militaris (source?) 304 A.D. — martyrdom of Irene, Agape, and Chionia

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