Tuesday, August 18, 2015

History Trivia - King Alarik I, King of the Visigoths, occupies Rome

August 18

 293 BC The oldest known Roman temple to Venus was founded, starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica (festival sacred to Jupiter).

410 King Alarik I, King of the Visigoths, occupied and plundered Rome, which marked a decisive event in the decline of the Roman Empire.

1201 The city of Riga(Baltics) was founded, and became a thriving center of Viking trade.



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