On the superheroes of the ancient world.
On the Romans’ love of fish-sauce.
And, lastly, on the recent excavation of a Roman home dated to the sixth-century BC.
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
If Achilles Used Facebook…: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/09/opinion/sunday/the-social-networks-of-myths.html?_r=1 Amazing details about a Roman town revealed: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/geophysical-survey-reveals-first-images-of-lost-roman-town/ Via @markhilverda A collection of beginning Latin readings: http://hiberna-cr.wikidot.com/reading-material @Quidfac A BBC
Here are some of the articles, blog posts, or sites we found interesting this week. Ginny Lindzey, a Texas Latin teacher, shares some thoughts on
Ancient “wine bar” uncovered. Interesting post about Cicero, Cincinnatus and the Stars. A series of short videos on inscriptions. Hipsters in Ancient Greece. Free ebooks
