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  • May 2008
    • Oldest Caesar Bust Found in France

      Oldest Caesar Bust Found in France

      (Newser) - The oldest bust of Julius Caesar ever found is among an ancient treasure trove discovered at the bottom of the Rhone river near the southern French town of Arles, which was founded by Caesar in 46 BC. The life-size marble bust depicts Caesar as a balding man with wrinkles, reports the Australian. A statue of Neptune was also recovered among the stunning collection of artifacts. Scientists are trying to determine how they ended up in the river. More »

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      bust   Roman Empire   antiquities   Julius Caesar

  • February 2008
    • Why We Have Leap Year

      Why We Have Leap Year

      (Newser) - It's leap day, and scientist Chris Turner uses his extra time to muse in th e New York Times on its origins. Julius Caesar came up with a plan—pinning the calendar to the Earth's circling of the sun—in 46 BC as a way to synchronize months with the seasons. But one circuit takes 365 days, 5 hours, 49 minutes, creating the need for an extra day every 4 years. More »

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      leap year   Gregorian calendar   Pope Gregory XIII   Julius Caesar

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