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This Day In Ancient and Roman History

Modern Date:
February
23rd
Roman Date:
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Interesting Notes:
"Terminalia, in honour of the boundary god Terminus who had refused to make way on the Capitol for Jupiter himself; at every farm boundary he received honeycombs, wine, and sacrificial blood from the households on either side, followed by neighbourhood feasts." (Blackburn)
Major Happenings:
  • On this day in 303 AD, Roman Emperor Diocletian ordered a general persecution of the Christians.
  • On this day in 532 AD work began on the third Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople.
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