The Search for Cleopatra’s Tomb: Update
Here’s the latest semi-coherent press coverage from Dominican Today, presented in its entirety lest I forget to add it to the record: “That’s the mystery of the past, we’ve found doors as small as 20 by 20 centimeters which lead to great chambers,” revealed the Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, regarding the search for Cleopatra’s tomb by a Dominican-Egyptian team. Zahi Hawas is in the country to receive a decoration in the National Palace and a Doctorate degree from

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This Day in Ancient History: ante diem xiii kalendas decembres
ante diem xiii kalendas decembres Mercatus — time to restock the pantry after the lengthy festival in honour of Jupiter 1665 — death of Nicholas Poussin (painter of many Classical subjects)

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem xiv kalendas decembres
ante diem xiv kalendas decembres Mercatus — in the wake of the lengthy ludi Plebeii, the Romans needed a few days to restock their cupboards ca. 64 A.D. — upside down crucifixion of Peter 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Hesychius of Antioch 1718 — premiere of Voltaire’s Oedipe in Paris

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem xv kalendas decembres
ante diem xv kalendas decembres ludi Plebeii (day 14) — the Jupiterfest is almost over 9 A.D. — birth of the future emperor Vespasian 303 A.D. — martyrdom of Alphaeus and Zacchaeus