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Greek Idioms and Sappho on CANEPress
Did you ever wonder what that phrase in Greek meant? Did you have difficulty with some of Sappho’s grammar? Here are two resources for you
Review: In the Shadow of Vesuvius
In the Shadow of Vesuvius, by Daisy Dunn (2019) is subtitled a Biography of Pliny the Younger. The author has her doctorate from London University,
Book Review: Carthage Must Be Destroyed
Carthage Must Be Destroyed: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Civilization. Richard Miles, Viking 2010. For the general reader: This book was very interesting
English Derivatives from Greek and Latin Roots on CANEPress
Where did that word come from – Greek or Latin? What other words are similar? These questions are answered in English Derivatives from Greek and
The Aeneid- as a Latin Opera!
Have you ever imagined the Aeneid performed as an opera? In meter? Here is your chance!
Filming Catullus
Catullus’ poems are so visual and many ready for performance. In 1998 my 5th year AP students (remember when there was a 5th year AP?)