This Day in Ancient History
pridie idus sextiles

rites in honour of Hercules Invictus in the Circus Maximus

rites in honour of Venus Victrix, Honos, Virtus, and Felicitas in Pompey's theatre

3 A.D. -- conjunction of Jupiter and Venus (one suggestion for the 'Star of Bethlehem')

305 A.D. -- martyrdom of Anicetus and companions at Nicomedia

1867 -- birth of Edith Hamilton (The Greek Way)
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