Tag Archives: Classic culture
5 Dating Tips in Latin from the Roman Poet Ovid Posted by Brittany Britanniae on May 21, 2014
So today, we are going to be exploring dating and courting as it would have been handled in Ancient Rome. However, it may surprise some of you to know that the standards of dating MAY not be that different from then and now. The Roman poet Ovid wrote various works within his career, but none…
Game of Thrones & Ancient Rome: Part II Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 30, 2014
Game of Thrones and Ancient Rome: Part II The popular book and television series, Game of Thrones, portrays a world rich with magic, adventure, romance, and history. While most fans of the series thoroughly enjoy the refreshing originality of the series; others would say that Game of Thrones is simply a fantastical interpretation of actual historic…
Game of Thrones & Ancient Rome: Part I Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 16, 2014
The popular book and television series, Game of Thrones, portrays a world rich with magic, adventure, romance, and history. While most fans of the series thoroughly enjoy the refreshing originality of the series; others would say that Game of Thrones is simply a fantastical interpretation of actual historic events and themes. In this post, I will attempt…
Origins of April Fools Day Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Apr 1, 2014
April Fool’s Day comes around each year and with it jokes, hoaxes, and elaborate “breaking” news articles. These “jokes” spam our email, social media outlets, and lives from the moment we wake till the end of our day. At times, they can be humorous or playful (like Google’s Pokémon Challenge; here), they can be misleading (Boudicca’s…
10 Similarities Between Star Trek and Ancient Rome Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 18, 2014
Whilst trying to decide what to write for this week’s article, I was torn by many different avenues that inspire me. I am personally an avid fan of gender studies and societal transgressions, but these topics seemed a bit…heavy for this week. So, if you are by chance excited to see a blog on gender studies; please look…
As Pompeii Crumbles…How will it be remembered? Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 12, 2014
POMPEII The word Pompeii invokes various imagery and feelings within individuals. From some, it may simply be the name of “some old place” or be the title of their favorite song or movie. However, we all know (through research, study or school) that Pompeii was one of the great cities in Ancient Rome that was wiped…
Ovid’s Heroides: The Original Fan Fiction Posted by Brittany Britanniae on Mar 5, 2014
Within antiquity there are several mythological love stories that touch our hearts, souls, and mind. When attempting to provide an example of “true love,” people generally name couples like Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, Helen and Paris, and so on. These couples which are often tragic and short lived romances. As enthusiasts for Latin, we…