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)