Travel, Gold, and Princesses: Links for June 26
June 26, 2014
Doing the “Caesar Shuffle” in Rome….Some tips on travel. Want to Walk the Appian Way? Save the Domus Aurea! This awesome blog explores the world
Doing the “Caesar Shuffle” in Rome….Some tips on travel. Want to Walk the Appian Way? Save the Domus Aurea! This awesome blog explores the world
Looking for a cool Rome model online? Check out Virtual Rome! So, why is keeping the Classics alive important in creating a full education? An
A few interesting articles about Lead in Ancient Roman Water. Building a Cross-curricular Latin program using technology! Papyri tell interesting tales of foods… Archaeology drones
Shipwrecks–one of the best ways to learn about cultures Roman irrigation system found!! How did the Romans grow crops, anyway? Being a backyard Archaeologist can
Call for Papers The Digital Classics Association has sent out a call for papers for their panel at the 2014 APA Conference. Deadline is 29
Summer Registration for the CANE Summer Institute is open. (15-20 July in Providence, RI, USA) Immersion Latin in Rome, for beginners and for teachers. (24
An opinion piece from the New York Times about the difficulties of translation: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/28/the-treachery-of-translators/ A recipe for an ancient Greek and Roman pork dish: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carolemage/8421220674/
The deadline to apply for the American Academy in Rome Classical Summer School has been extended to 31 January and there are still funding opportunities
A gingerbread Roman villa from King Arthur Flour’s contest: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2013/01/06/gingerbread-house-decorating-contest/ Ascanius is looking for late high school and early college Latin students to work at
A petition to keep the tomb of the Roman general who inspired Gladiator from being reburied: http://dariusaryadigs.com/2012/save-the-gladiator-tomb-sign-the-ipetition/ (via @SaveRome) A Kickstarter to raise money for