The Horrors of the Latin Grammar Revisited Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Oct 8, 2015
For first time language learners (or even masters), the way and method a language handles their grammar ( and more specifically the oddities or exception rules in their grammar) I wrote a posts in the past that help tackle some of the language’s difficulties, but I have also written this one to provide some additional…
Pope’s U.S Visit included Latin Mass Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 30, 2015
Greetings Everyone! As most of you know the Pope came to the U.S within the last week for a visit and during this visit I found it very exciting that he gave a mass partial in Latin! So this article is a report of the mass, history of Latin mass, the reception of mass in…
Pop Culture + Antiquity Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 10, 2015
Salvette Omnes! This week we will be discussing pop culture and antiquity. The everlasting influence of antiquity can be still be felt in our modern culture, particularly, popular culture. Television shows, movies, and other mediums of entertainment have included ancient mythology and culture for generations. What are most interesting, however, are the examples of references made…
Fruit Symbolism in Antiquity Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Sep 2, 2015
Produce in ancient, agrarian times played a key role in the lives of all. It’s no surprise that fruits and vegetables over the centuries had acquired varying symbolic tones and divine affiliations. Here, listed, are some examples of the most prominent mythological and everyday appearances as well as symbolic meanings ascribed to produce in antiquity…
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…