Hipsters, Maps, and Social Media: Links for 20 March

10 similarities between Star Trek and ancient Rome.
Oxford Dictionaries discusses some Ides of March inspired words (via Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.)
Greek and Roman sculptures dressed as hipsters.
A review of “300: Rise of an Empire,” the new sequel to “300.”
For Women’s History Month (March), consider discussing Empress Theodora, Justinian’s wife.
A fascinating article presented at our recent CANE Conference, exploring the idea of social media in ancient times.

More from the CANE blog

Links for the week of 16 September

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

Awesome Ideas for the Latin Classroom

I have been having the midyear blues lately; I become stressed and doubtful when I think of my students’ speed, competency, and skills. I suffer

Links for 2 May

A system for grading in Latin. “Why would anyone walk Hadrian’s wall in full Roman military kit?” Has great pictures of the walkers in their