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Essays on Latin and Ancient Greek by our teachers and invited guests. A new piece every two or three weeks.
Latest · 22 October 2026
Ancient Roman Dog Names: What the Romans Called Their Pets
What did the Romans call their dogs? From Columella’s farm dogs to Martial’s pampered Issa and Petronius’ Margarita, discover real ancient Roman dog names.
Society & Culture · 28 Sep 2026
Why study Latin and Ancient Greek in 2026?
Five reasons and thoughts from our students, from actor Tom Hiddleston, and from a former head of MI5
Society & Culture · 16 Aug 2026
Roman Public Libraries
At the beginning of the third book of Ovid’s Tristia, his book travels to Rome. It visits places that were dear to…
Textual Criticism · 3 Jun 2025
Catullus’ little boat
Students who read the charming fourth poem in Catullus’s collection learn that it describes how the poet travelled from his foreign posting…
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