Your Day in the Ancient Greek World
August 26
August 26 in ancient Greece is represented in our source-audited archive by 2 verified records spanning 133 BC to AD 34. Together, the entries below connect this calendar date with different moments in the ancient Greek world through historical and documentary evidence.
Across the centuries
On This Day
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133 BC
Life on This Day
An Official Letter Discusses Pigs, Poultry and Theft
On August 26, 133 BC, a Greek official letter dealt with pigs, poultry and a theft case.
Sources
Primary evidence
- P.Duk.inv. 607V
Modern scholarship
- Duke Papyrus Archive
Public links
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AD 34
Life on This Day
A Bath and Chaff Bin Are Leased for 265 Artabas of Wheat
On August 26, AD 34, a Greek contract leased a bath and adjoining chaff bin for three years at a rent of 265 artabas of wheat, with clauses covering operation, attendants and repairs.
Sources
Primary evidence
- P.Mich. V 312 = Michigan inv. 639
Modern scholarship
- University of Michigan APIS
Public links