Pompeian Earthquakes, Classical Influence, and More: Links for October 2024

The Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius Wasn’t Pompeii’s Only Killer

New evidence has emerged for a seismic event that contributed significantly to the destruction of Pompeii during the eruption of Vesuvius.

A Little Pompeiian Fish Sauce Goes a Long Way

A podcast featuring a classicist looking into how devastating the eruption of Vesuvius was, and the role of fish sauce.

Through the Lens of Classical Antiquity

An article discussing the enduring influence of classical Greece and Rome on contemporary political, ethical and aesthetic discourse.

More from the CANE blog

Links for the Week of 14 October

AIRC promo videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWCTT4SEVnA New information on what may be the exact location where Julius Caesar was killed: http://historyoftheancientworld.com/2012/10/julius-caesar-was-stabbed-right-here-researchers-claim/ (via @historyancient) Latin programs in Germany

Doing Projects Right

I confess that, for much of my high school teaching career, I’ve had reservations about giving project assignments to my Latin students. Latin language and

Thursday Resource: CANE Annual Meeting

This week’s resource isn’t a website or an app like earlier ones have been: it’s a meeting. The CANE Annual Meeting is a great opportunity

Halloween Ideas for the Classroom

Check out these ideas for the end of October/Halloween (and at other times of the year as they fit into your curriculum): By Shirley Lowe,