2124 years ago today Gius Marius defeated the Cymbri, who were Germanic warriors invading Italy. The Cymbri had already defeated multiple legions, and Marius's victory validated his controversial military reforms.

Happy Furrinalia! #Rome #Paganism

Happy Neptunalia! #Rome #Paganism

2413 years ago today the Romans list the battle of the Allia River. This defeat allowed the Gauls to sack Rome. #Rome #history #grownostr

Happy Dioscurilia! This is a holiday in honor of the divine twins Castor and Pollux. #Rome #Paganism

2123 years ago today Gius Julius Caesar was born. After his death, July 12th was made a holiday in honor out his birthday. #Rome #history #grownostr

1812 years ago today the emperor Caraculla established birthright citizenship for all free born inhabitants of the Roman Empire. #Rome #History #grownostr

1886 years ago today, the emporer Hadrian died. He was the third of the five good emperors. #Rome #history #grownostr

1700 years ago today Constantine I defeated his co-emporer Lucinius in battle to become the sole emporer. #Rome #history #grownostr

I'm glad he is free, but the guilty plea sets a very dangerous legal precedent.

1661 years ago today the emperor Julian died from wounds suffered in battle against Iran. He was the last descendent of Constantine to rule as emporer and the last pagan emporer. He died believing that he had saved the empire from Christianity. #history #Rome #grownostr

2301 years ago today a lightning bolt struck the statue of Jupiter on the Capital, removing his head. The happened after the Romans passed a law removing the prohibition on plebians holding the office of consul. It was taken as a sign that Jupiter opposed plebians being allowed to serve as the head of state, but the new law was not overturned. #Rome #history #grownostr

Happy Minervalia! #Rome #Paganism

1662 years ago today, the emperor Julian issued a law explicitly permitting Christians to attend schools but prohibiting Christians from teaching at schools. #Rome #history #grownostr

1956 years ago today Nero killed himself, ending the Julio- Claudian dynasty. This sparked a succession crises and civil war known as the year of the four emperors. #Rome #History #grownostr

Happy Mens Bonalia! May you think clearly, and make good decisions. #Rome #Paganism

Happy Vesta Asperit! May you have good health in the year too come. #Rome #paganism

Happy Tubilustrium! May you enjoy some good music today. #Rome #Paganism

Happy Vedovalia! #Rome #Paganism