Realizing that you've wasted time, that you've spent an entire afternoon doing something you can't recall for instance, is nothing new to the modern world. In a letter from Seneca the younger he advices Lucilius Junior about time and how not to waste it. A very short...
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Four Stories of Alexander the Great | Latin Book Club
Short introduction to the legends of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was subject to an enormous amount of myth-building surrounding his life and his persona. According to one legend, for instance, Alexander was actually the son of Zeus (and therefore a god...
Latin Book Club — Julius Caesar And The Druids
Julius Caesar’s “the Gallic Wars” is not all about battles, troop movements, and strategy. There are many troop movements, yes, but there are also descriptions of places, people, leaders, and details in the cultures Caesar came to conquer. One such description is that...
Latin Book Club — What Did Cicero Think About Gladiator Games?
Introduction Just like every other people in history, the Romans liked to be entertained occasionally. They enjoyed an exciting horse race, a nice play at the theatre and a really good fight. Preferable by well-trained men in large arenas with a sprinkle of lions,...
The Deed of Caedicius and the 400 | Latin Retold
Introduction Three hundred. That was the number of men who king Leonidas brought into battle at Thermopylae. These Spartans have made people gasp at their bravery and audacity for centuries. However, they were not the only ones with great courage and stamina who, few...
Latin Book Club — Livy | The Death Of Hannibal
Introduction You have probably heard about Hannibal and his elephants, battles, triumphs, defeats, and the absolute terror he invoked in the Romans. But do you know how his story ends? A masterpiece During the reign of Augustus, a massive work, a monumental...
Latin Book Club — Pliny the Younger | The Tale of the Dolphin Rider
Introduction The intelligence and kindness of dolphins have amazed and bemused people throughout the ages. Today, in our Latin video book club, we are reading a letter from Pliny the Younger with a special dolphin story. Pliny the Younger's original name In 61 or 62...
Latin Book Club — Legenda Aurea | What Happened To Saint Valentine?
Introduction The 14th of February has for more than half a millennia been associated with love. But the day we call Saint Valentine’s is rather a commemoration of the death of a martyr. Today, we are reading Jacobus de Voragine's chapter on Saint Valentine...
Latin Book Club — Seneca | Don’t read too many books!
Reading together is a great way to socialize and a great way to learn Latin. It is an enjoyment shared throughout the ages. But sometimes it is difficult to gather together. So, we thought we would gather digitally. Suggested reading and watching: All Latin book club...