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ludi Romani (day 10 ) equorum probatio — the official cavalry parade of the equites (in conjunction with the above) 23 A.D. — death of Nero Claudius Drusus (Drusus the Younger), son of the emperor Tiberius and Vipsania Agrippina 81 A.D. — official dies imperii of Domitian (recognition by the senate) 208 A.D. — birth…
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IN THE NEWS … Near Where Emperor Diocletian Was Said to Be Born Archaeologists Find a Body Buried Face-Down — A Fate Usually Reserved for Outcasts Rare Roman painting reveals an unusual use of Egyptian blue | Archaeology News Online Magazine Massive limestone blocks hint at a monumental Etruscan building at ancient port in Italy…
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ludi Romani (day 9) epulum in honour of Minerva and others (connected to the ludi Romani) ritual of the ‘driving of a nail’ by the Pontifex Maximus/Rex Sacrorum into the Temple of Jupiter (likely connected to the above and below entries) 509 B.C. — dedication of the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus (and associated rites thereafter; also incorporated…
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ludi Romani (day 8) 490 B.C. — battle of Marathon (another suggested date)
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IN THE NEWS … Bell-Shaped Ritual Pit Reveals Underworld Offerings as an Earthquake Interrupted a Sacred Meal 1,700 Years Ago | Arkeonews A Marble Slab at Hadrian’s Villa Records a Lightning Strike Romans Believed Came From a God | Discover Magazine Amal Clooney makes UNESCO visit to Athens – The Greek Herald Excavations Resume at…
