Mare clausum defended a "Mare clausum" policy during the age of discovery. This was soon challenged by other European nations. From 30 BC to 117 AD the Roman Empire came to surround the Mediterranean by controlling most of its coasts. Romans started then to name this sea "mare nostrum" (Latin for "our sea"). At those times the period between November and March was considered the most dangerous for navigation, so it was declared ""mare clausum"" (closed sea), although bans on navigation were probably never enforced. In classical law the ocean was not territorial. However, since the Middle Ages maritime republics like the
Now That's What I Call Music! is compiled in co-ordination with New Zealand's top record companies. The series is one of the highest selling compilations in New Zealand music history (RIANZ) with multi-platinum album sales. Prior to this, there was an unrelated "Now That's What I Call Music Series" by Warner Bros. Records which only released three albums from 1992 to 1993. "Now" has been seen in Argentina, with at least nine releases. The track listings on the Argentine "Now" albums are only slightly different from those of the Mexican ones. Now That's What I Call Music! Now That's What I Call Music! (1983–present) (often shortened