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106 B.C. — birth of Gnaeus Pompeius 61 B.C. — Pompey celebrates his third triumph in recognition of his victories in the Third Mithridatic War 48 B.C. — Pompeius Magnus, in the wake of his defeat at Pharsalus, is murdered as he steps ashore in Egypt (another possible date … see yesterday’s entry) 290 A.D.…
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IN THE NEWS … A Planned Roman City With an 8,000-Seat Amphitheater Discovered in Austria | Arkeonews Romans Turned an Ancient Bath into a Massive Production Complex in Türkiye | Arkeonews Archaeologists uncover monumental Roman residence at Novae Scientists burned their own scrolls to unlock a 2,000-year-old mystery | ScienceDaily Rare finds reveal evidence of…
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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
