2065 years ago today Cicero was assassinated. #Rome #history #grownostr

2030 years ago today the Roman poet Horace died. #Rome #history #grownostr

2065 years ago today the second triumvirate was formed. They would eventually being the final ends to 500 years of republican rule. #History #Rome #grownostr

According to legend, Today is the anniversary of King Servius's defeat of the Etruscans. #Rome #History #grownostr

Today is the first day of Brumalia. The festival honors Saturn, and is celebrated until the days start getting longer again after Saturnalia. I find it rather fitting that Brumalia starts on Black Friday this year, but that is a coincidence, and not always the case. #Paganism #Rome #grownostr

1739 years ago today, Diocletian became emperor. He ended the crises of the 3rd century, lost a prolonged fight again inflation, established the tetrarchy, reorganized the political and legal structure of the empire, transformed the legions, and tripled the size of the Roman State. He is primarily remembered for his attempted genocide of the Christians. Constantine I lead the Christians to victory a single generation later. #History #Rome #grownostr

Today is the first day of what was a three day annual trade fair in ancient Rome. According too legend, the tradition was established by King Numa. #Rome #history #grownostr

Happy Feroniae! It's a good day to touch grass. #Rome #Paganism #grownostr

1631 years ago today the emperor Theodosius outlawed #Paganism

1668 years ago today, Julian was promoted to the office of Caesar or Jr Co-Emperor. #History #Rome #grownostr

Happy Guy Faux day! Remember remember the 5th of November... #grownostr

Today is the first day of the Ludi Plebeii, a two week long celebration in honor of Jupiter. The Ludi Plebeii celebrates Jupiter's liberation of the people from monarchy and his championing of a republican form of government. #Rome #Paganism #grownostr

1662 years ago today the philosopher- emperor Julian became sole emperor of Rome. He was the last pagan emperor, initiated visionary reforms to re-libralise the Empire, and his reforms were all rolled back after he died in battle, fighting a war against Iran. #history #Rome #Paganism #grownostr

Happy Halloween/Samhain/Bacchanalia/White Paper Day! This is the anniversary of the ascension of Romulus Augustulus, who is generally considered the final Western Emperor. Also, 15 years ago today, Satoshi released the white paper for what will generally be considered the final form of money.

According to legend, today is the anniversary of the death of the Greek Hero Antinous, beloved of the Emperor Hadrian. #grownostr

1711 years ago today the emperor Maxentius lost the battle of the Milvian Bridge to Constantine. The loss was the beginning of the end of Pagan Rome. #Paganism #History #Rome #grownostr

1944 years ago today, Mt. Vesuvius erupted, destroying Pompeii. #Rome #history #grownostr

2066 years ago today the battle of Philippi brought about the de facto end of the Roman Republic. In the aftermath of the battle Brutus feel on his own sword. #Rome #history #grownostr

2224 years ago today Rome defeated Carthage in the battle of Zama and established itself as the dominant power in the western Mediterranean. #History #Rome #grownostr

Today is the Equus October, which marks the end of the campaign season. If we followed ancient Roman rules, there would be no more military activity until March. The Equus October was celebrated with a horse race in which the winning horse was sacrificed to Mars. #Rome #history #paganism #grownostr