Archive for the year 2010
Ave Maria Posted by kunthra on Nov 16, 2010
The song Ave Maria can refer to many different songs. One of the more famous renditions of Ave Maria is the one composed by Franz Schubert. The Ave Maria by Schubert is a favorite of many artists. Pavarotti, a classical singer, is known to have sung this song many times : It’s not just the…
Ancient Roman Cosmetics Posted by kunthra on Nov 13, 2010
The use of cosmetics in Ancient Rome is a fascinating subject. Only wealthy women could afford to use cosmetics on a regular basis. Women in the lower classes did wear makeup, but it was considerably of poor quality than the makeup used by the women of the upper classes. The cosmetics of Ancient Rome are…
Anthem in Latin Posted by kunthra on Nov 7, 2010
Did you know that the anthem to the European Union is in Latin? The song is set to “Ode to Joy” by Beethoven. Here are the lyrics! Est Europa nunc unita (Europe is united now) Et unita maneat (United may it remain) Una in diversitate (Our unity in diversity) Pacem mundi augeat (May it contribute…
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…
Basilicas Posted by kunthra on Oct 28, 2010
There are a few basilicas that remain from Ancient Roman times. In Ancient Rome, a basilica was used to define a public building placed in a forum. Nowadays a basilica has come to mean that the building is a church. The Basilica Aemilia was built in 179 B.C. Today, only remains of the Basilica remain…
The Hilltops of Rome Posted by kunthra on Oct 25, 2010
Although much has changed since Ancient Rome, there are still the traces of some important hill sites that served an important purpose in Ancient Rome. In Ancient Roman legend, Aventine Hill or Collis Aventinus was the mythical location where Romulus founded Rome. In actuality, Aventine Hill was annexed by the Ancient Romans in the time…