Time Machine

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49 CE

No events recorded for 49 CE

But here are some events from nearby years:

45 CE

The Julian Calendar Takes Effect

Julius Caesar's new calendar system replaced the chaotic Roman calendar. It was so revolutionary that we still use a modified version today.

79 CE

Mount Vesuvius Erupts

The volcano buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under volcanic ash, preserving the cities in eerie detail for almost 2,000 years.