Roman Theatre of Orange Roman Theatre of Orange The Roman Theatre of Orange (French: Théâtre antique d'Orange) is a Roman theatre in Orange, Vaucluse, France. It was built early in the 1st century AD. The structure is owned by the municipality of Orange and is the home of the summer opera festival, the Chorégies d'Orange. It is one of the best preserved of all Roman theatres, and served the Roman colony of "Arausio" (or, more specifically, "Colonia Julia Firma Secundanorum Arausio": "the Julian colony of Arausio established by the soldiers of the second legion") which was founded in 40 BC. Playing a major role
History of the Irish Americans in Philadelphia of Pennsylvania, and Patrick Murphy, formerly the Secretary of the Army. 18 Irish newspapers had been established since the 1800s. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia newspaper, the "Catholic Standard and Times", has covered news related to Irish affairs. It was founded in 1866. Irish radio broadcasts appeared during the 20th Century. From March 17, 1926 the "Irish Hour" by Patrick Stanton operated over the radio airwaves, playing Irish music and news broadcasts. Stanton later acquired "WJMJ", which played Irish music. A Philadelphia tradition since the early twentieth century, the Mummers Parade is held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia,