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12 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Gaius (Caligula) at Antium 40 A.D. — Gaius (Caligula) celebrates an ovatio after his attempted military campaigns in Gaul and Britain 161 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Commodus (and his twin, Titus Aurelius Fulvus Antoninus)
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IN THE NEWS … Elgin Marbles could be loaned to Greece under Bayeux Tapestry-style deal Now PM Andy Burnham’s not so keen to lose the Elgin Marbles – saying the British Museum should choose their fate | Daily Mail Online Rome’s Pyramid of Cestius reopens to the public after three years. Ancient pages, fresh skills:…
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490 B.C. — battle of Marathon (according to some reckonings) 37 A.D. — dedication of the Temple of Augustus (and associated rites thereafter)
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IN THE NEWS … Tombs found in Türkiye may belong to Alexander’s soldiers | Türkiye Today 2,000-year-old Roman villa with stunning mosaics discovered in Turkey Ancient finds revive debate over Homer’s ties to Türkiye’s Izmir | Daily Sabah Possible 2,200-Year-Old Greek Military Camp Found in Uzbekistan – The Times Of Central Asia Monumental Herakles Gate…
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rites in honour of Sol and Luna near the Circus Maximus 29 B.C. dedication of the ara Victoriae in the Curia 430 A.D. — death of St. Augustine 1797 — birth of Karl Otfried Muller (Classical scholar and archaeologist)
