Ancient Roman Nanotechnology improving the Future. Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 21, 2014
Q:WHAT IS IT? When asked about the above cup is made from, responders have answered “Ruby!” “Emerald!” “Gold!” Viewers of the Lycurgus Cup are often led astray as to the properties of this unique one-of-a-kind cup. Some even believe that the images represent two different cups or the same cup with red or green light…
Ancient Roman Movies in 2014 and Beyond Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 14, 2014
Are you sitting? Well you’ve better, this list will blow your mind! 2014 Hercules: The Legend Begins debuted last weekend. The film is based in Ancient Greece, but inaccurately attributes the Latin name “Hercules” instead of the Greek form Herakles. Next Month, Son of God and Pompeii are hitting the silver screen. Both films are projected…
You Are What You Eat Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 8, 2014
Hello Readers, Welcome to 2014! As of the New Year, I am sure many of us have chosen to “lose weight” or “eat healthier” as a resolution. As there are many diets and trends to follow in order to lose weight; one of the most respectable ways is to eat healthy and exercise at 30…
Roman Origins of the New Year Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 31, 2013
Whilst enjoying your New Year, remember to look back on 2013 and see what you wish to make of 2014! But before you do that, read on the historic background of New Years Day! Originally, the Roman calendar designated March 1 as the New Year. The Roman Calendar only had ten months with March as…
The Hobbit in Latin Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 24, 2013
Happy Holidays to all you Latin Lover, Latin Learners, and Latin Enthusiasts! If you find yourself with a gift card for the Holidays or with some spare time with relatives…I would recommend watching and reading “The Hobbit!” “The Hobbit” is J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece which has hit both the silver screen and millions of paper backs…
The Nativity Story in Latin Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 17, 2013
With Christmas around the corner, many people are embarking on their Christmas Tree shopping, gift giving, or other Holiday tasks. While, not everyone celebrates Christmas or believe it to coincide with the birth of Jesus Christ; the story of the Nativity offers beginning Latinist a great learning opportunity. Everyone is at least familiar with the…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas In Latin Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 11, 2013
Just in time for Christmas! Change your tradition of reading the How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit or How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Latin Edition) The book contains the same imagery as the original text along with the addition of a self contained Latin dictionary for vocabulary. Interestingly, the Latin…