488 BCE
Astylos of Croton wins the stadion race at the 73rd Olympic Games. Gaius Marcius Coriolanus and Attius Tullius, leading an army of the Volsci, besiege Rome. Coriolanus' mother and wife convince him to break off the siege. In recognition of the service of these women, a temple is erected in Rome dedicated to Fortuna. Subsequently, the Volsci and their allies the Aequi have a falling out, and their armies fight as a result, significantly diminishing the strength of each of them. Theron becomes tyrant of Acragas in Sicily.
Conflict & Security
- Gaius Marcius Coriolanus and Attius Tullius, leading an army of the Volsci, besiege Rome. Coriolanus' mother and wife convince him to break off the siege. In recognition of the service of these women, a temple is erected in Rome dedicated to Fortuna. Subsequently, the Volsci and their allies the Aequi have a falling out, and their armies fight as a result, significantly diminishing the strength of each of them.source
- Theron becomes tyrant of Acragas in Sicily.source
Culture & Society
- Astylos of Croton wins the stadion race at the 73rd Olympic Games.source