The modern newspaper has its roots in ancient Rome. Acta Diurna, Latin for "daily acts," was the official news gazette for ancient Rome. Made available by Julius Caesar, the news of the day was carved into stone or metal and then posted all over Rome. Outcomes of legal trials, birth and death announcements, and wedding announcements were included in Acta Diurna. The notices would remain posted for a few days, and then Caesar would have them taken down and replaced with more current announcements.