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Ancient Roman Serial Killers: Part II Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Feb 28, 2022
Salvete Omnes, I will be continuing and finishing this short series about Ancient Roman Serial Killers. This month’s focus is on two figures who may be identified as “serial killers” however, they were part of a larger group (organization?) conducting murders. For those die-hard fans of true crime, I do understand that serial killers have…
Ancient Roman Serial Killers: Part I Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Jan 31, 2022
This month, I will be kicking off a short series about Ancient Roman Serial Killers. I just got finished watching Dexter New Blood and now I think we start a true crime kick. This month’s focus is on one of the first figures who is identified as a “serial killer.” For those die-hard fans of…
Saying Goodbye to Man’s Best Friend Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Aug 31, 2020
Salvete Omnes, There comes a time in every dog owner’s life when their beloved friend and family member is ready for the rainbow journey (as I have heard it called). This connection to our beloved doggie pets is not a new or modern attachment but one that has traces throughout history and of course…
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…
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…