Archive for July, 2015
Getting the Genitive Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jul 29, 2015
The genitive is one of my favorite cases. I feel it is one of the easiest cases to explain and learn! ADJECTIVAL USES: (1) POSSESSIVE GENITIVE: “belonging to” “owned by” periculum belli, coniuratio Catilinae (Conspiracy of Catiline) (2) SUBJECTIVE GENITIVE: with a verbal noun (gerund) or a noun implying activity. The AUTHOR OF THE ACTIVITY…
10 Amazing Ancient History Resources Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jul 21, 2015
This week I wanted to review some great resources for learning and discovering the Ancient World. I have chosen five digital resources in which both the expert and novice can learn new and exciting information. 1.The Library of Congress (here) The Library of Congress offers a sundry of information on primary and secondary sources. While…
10 AMAZING Latin Posts for the Latinist Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jul 8, 2015
From the last two years as a Latin blogger I wanted to take this opportunity to go over my top 10 posts regarding Latin words, phrases, and quotes. 1.25 Latin Phrases Every Student Should Know 2.Latin: Love Quotes & How to write a love letter 3.Latin Profanity 4.Abbreviations in Latin 5.Popular Movie Quotes in…
Roman Remedies for Hot Summers Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jul 1, 2015
The Romans were no strangers to the summer heat. In fact, the modern term: “the dog days of summer”” actually comes from the Latin ‘dies canincula’, the Roman term used to describe the stuffy, hot period of weather between July and mid-August. The name comes from the fact that Sirius (the dog star) rises with…