Quotulatiousness

January 1, 2026

The consuls and the start of a Roman year

Filed under: Europe, Government, History, Religion — Tags: , , , , , — Nicholas @ 04:00

Adrian Goldsworthy. Historian and Novelist
Published 1 Jan 2025

For New Year’s day, we look at how the year started for the Romans, when from 153 BC onwards, the new consuls assumed office. There were rituals, sacrifices and ceremony, and then the start of the political year.

To round off, some thoughts on what is planned for the year to come on this channel.

Oh yes, and for chickens read geese!

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