Ablative Revisited Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jun 29, 2020
Salvete Omnes, This summer I am looking forward to hearing your request for translations and reviewing portions of texts that you are interested in – however before doing so – I wanted to revisit a post I wrong almost seven years ago on the Ablative to include more examples and information for this new journey…
Uses of Roman Numerals Posted by Brittany Britanniae on May 28, 2020
Salvete Omnes, Roman Numerals – one of the first things in math that is taught to American children after basic math skills – at least it was for me and my time with the education system. It is a simple process almost like tally marks. Here is the system (right of the biggest number means…
A Latin Love Triangle: Zeus, Echo and Narcissus PART II Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 30, 2020
Salvete Omnes, Let us continue in the fashion of the February post, I wanted to wrap up this brief translation of Echo and Narcissus. The story of Echo and Narcissus is best known from book three of Ovid’s Metamorphoses, a Latin narrative poem in 15 parts which emerged around AD 8, whose unifying theme is transformation…
Spend a Day in Ancient Rome from your Home Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 30, 2020
Salvete Omnes, I was in the middle of a three-part series and have been debating all month if I should continue the series or talk about a different subject. During this time, there is much uncertainty for individuals throughout the world and in general, the state of the world may seem a little scary. Whether…
A Latin Love Triangle: Zeus, Echo and Narcissus PART I Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 29, 2020
Salvete Omnes, In the month of February what could be more appropriate than a love story. Personally, I was married on leap year (today) so again what is more fitting than a love story. So this month, we are taking a look at the famous myth of Echo and Narcissus. The story of Echo and…
Final Fantasy XV: Latin song “Somnus” Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 1, 2020
Salvete Omnes, I hope everyone is having a wonderful 2020! I have been a bit under the weather between a sinus infection and gallbladder issues so I have been spending allot (and I mean A LOT) of time sitting up and playing video games. So, I thought about what would be fun but to explore…
Happy New Years from Ancient Rome Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Dec 30, 2019
Salvete Omnes, We are starting a new year in a few days AND a new decade. This can truly be seen as a time of transformations and new beginnings. Hopefully, these new transitions can allow for continued happiness and joy in your life OR a cleansing of the past years. However, today in anticipation of…