Archive for November, 2010
English Literature Translated into Latin Posted by kunthra on Nov 4, 2010
There are several translations of modern literature into Latin. Can you guess some of the titles? 1. Alicia in Terra Mirabili 2. Cattus Petasatus 3. Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis 4. Winnie Ille Pu 5. Fundus Animalium 6. Insula Thesauraria 7. Tela Charlottae 8. Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit Answers : 1. Alice in Wonderland 2. Cat in the…
Insula Posted by kunthra on Nov 1, 2010
An insula was a type of lower class housing for the poor. The insula was hastily constructed and made of cheap construction materials. This meant that the insula could collapse at any time and kill the residents without much effort. The insula were overpopulated and prone to the spreading of disease. Space was limited in…