Events from 90

St. Andrew martyred in Patras - crucified on X-shaped cross (saltire), preached from cross for two days before dying

Jamnia establishes Masoretic text tradition - Rabbis begin standardizing Hebrew text, rejecting Greek variants used by Christians

Rabban Gamaliel II leads Yavneh academy - Consolidates rabbinic authority, adds Birkat ha-Minim against heretics/Christians

Gold rush in Dacia - discovery of new veins at Roșia Montană triggers migration, boom town develops

Wine auctions established - vintage wines sold at auction in Rome, speculation on future vintages begins