What is the Latin word for hope? The Latin root “sper” (hope) Is a Latin word meaning course of life? Well that’s a curriculum vitae, or CV for short, from the Latin phrase meaning “course of life.” What is the Latin word for sunshine? Latin translation: lux solaris “Light” or “shine” is “lux”. You can […]
Slavery in the Ancient World is a topic that has been discussed and debated for centuries. Slavery in ancient Rome, for example, was not restricted to one race; rather it depended on who captured them first. Slaves were often obtained from wars or as punishment for crimes committed by the person’s owner. Slavery in ancient […]
Latin has a reputation for being, well, difficult. Tens of thousands if not millions of school children have been through the excruciating pain of learning all the necessary declensions and translating ancient texts. How can I learn Latin on my own? Is Latin worth learning? Great Literature and Art: Latin enables students to enjoy some […]