Introductory note on Virgil (Volume 13, Harvard Classics)

Venus, mother of Æneas and wife of Vulcan, obtained from her husband, by seductive witchery, a marvelous shield whose surface reflected a thousand years of future events. Venus describes the wonders of the magic armor. (Volume 13, Harvard Classics)

Introductory note on Voltaire (Volume 34, Harvard Classics)

Sir Isaac Newton was aided in his momentous discoveries by the most insignificant objects --- even apples, feathers, and coal. Voltaire discusses the wondrous discoveries of Newton. (Volume 34, Harvard Classics)

Sir Isaac Newton died March 20, 1727.

Introductory note on Herodotus (Volume 33, Harvard Classics)

The mysterious Egyptian temples, the floating islands, the huge pyramids and the many wonders of ancient Egypt are pictured for you by Herodotus. (Volume 33, Harvard Classics)

Last recorded event in Herodotus' history dated March 19, 478 B. C.

Introductory note on Philip Massinger (Volume 47, Harvard Classics)

A cunning uncle cheats his worthless nephew out of his fortune. The nephew, laughing stock of his former servants, sets out to retrieve his old position and riches. (Volume 47, Harvard Classics)

Massinger buried March 18, 1640.

Introductory note on Ernest Renan (Volume 32, Harvard Classics)

An old Irish legend tells how, while St. Patrick was preaching about Paradise and Hell, several of his audience begged to be allowed to investigate the reality of these places. St. Patrick actually satisfied their curiosity. (Volume 32, Harvard Classics)

St. Patrick's Day.