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70 A.D. — Roman armies break through the walls of the upper city of Jerusalem (by one reckoning)
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IN THE NEWS … We need to talk: Greek PM says efforts to return Parthenon Marbles must be revived | Euronews What are the Elgin Marbles and why have talks over their ownership collapsed? | The Independent A Metal Detectorist Exploring a Field in Germany Was Stunned to Discover a Massive Hoard of Roman Coins…
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2nd century A.D. — martyrdom of Herculanus 233 A.D. — the emperor Severus Alexander celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Persians 1808 — death of Richard Porson 1931 — death of Ulrich von Wilamovitz-Moellendorff
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IN THE NEWS … Greek PM urges ‘courage’ in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles We need to talk: Greek PM says efforts to return Parthenon Marbles must be revived | Euronews British report says talks on Parthenon Marbles have broken down | eKathimerini.com US returns 36 ancient antiquities to Syria – TRT World Rusty…
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15 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Vitellius (?)
