Read about Julius Caesar's reforms of the Roman government in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

Explains how the Roman Calendar developed and changed over time.

This site from the Encyclopedia Romana includes a picture of a reconstruction of the Fasti Antiates, along with an explanation of the calendar and its lettering. The information is not too in-depth, but informative and factual. A great...

This biography of Quintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, profiles the Roman lyric poet and satirist as well as feature quotes from his work and a bibliography.

This biography of Virgil, author of the famous Roman epic The Aeneid, is complemented by selected quotes from his works and a detailed bibliography.

This website gives very detailed information about all aspects of the Christian (Julian) calendar.

A selection from Plutarch that highlights Caesar's desire to reform the calendar and how he came about with the changes he enforced.

This site from Science World under Wolfram Research contains brief information about the Julian Calendar. The information is factual and interesting, and it also contains links for further information on the subjects.

A detailed biography of the ancient Roman writer Virgil complemented by selected quotes from his works. Also provides a bibliography.

Biography of Marcus Aurelius from the perspective of his writing career, rather than his work as an emperor. Uses his own words from "The Meditations" to provide insight into his character.

A general biography of Qintus Horatius Flaccus, better known as Horace, an outstanding lyric poet and satirist.

This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for Julius Caesar - from early modern views on ghosts and tyrannicide to later readings of the play in light of fascist ideas. Included are ideas for activities and...

John Cardinal Fisher (c.1469 - 22 June 1535), from 1935 Saint John Fisher, was an English Catholic bishop, cardinal and martyr. He shares his feast day with Saint Thomas More on June 22 in the Roman Catholic calendar of saints and 6 July...