This Day in Ancient History
ante diem v idus decembres

297 A.D. -- martyrs of Samosata

303 A.D. -- martyrdom of Leocadia

1667 -- birth of William Whiston (translator of Josephus, although better known for other reasons)

1717 -- birth of Johann Winckelmann
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