New Year’s Rolling Resolutions
Some of my resolutions roll over form year to year. Any decent habit can be improved. See what I did this year to make more room for reading in my life.
Latin
A Short History of Latin Teaching Methods
Fr. Most, a mid-20th-century Jesuit Classics professor in Iowa, wrote a Latin textbook that broke many precedents about how to teach Latin. To prepare the students and teacher who would use his book, he begins by outlining the history of the different methods of teaching Latin. I find it to be a helpful perspective in the Acquisition vs. Analytical debate about learning Latin.
Why Does Plutarch Compare Greeks with Romans?
Plutarch’s parallel biographies end with a comparative essay of the Greek and Roman hero. Why does Plutarch compare Greece and Rome? How should we go about reading these appended essays to get the most out of them?
Where Can I Find the Best Maps for Reading Plutarch?
Reading Plutarch and getting lost in the place names? Looking for the best and cheapest maps for studying the Ancient World? Read on for resources!
What’s the Best Translation of Plutarch’s Lives?
See a side-by-side comparison of the most common Plutarch translations currently available in English. Make an informed decision about what kind of English prose you prefer as you sit at the feet of the master biographer.
Quod est Nomen tibi? Using Roman Names in a Latin Classroom
Do you use Latin names in your classroom? I just started to, but I like the practice and will keep doing it as long as I’m allowed to teach in person.
What’s the Best Latin Dictionary?
Latin dictionaries can be found on desks, online, and on our phones. What’s the best Latin dictionary for you? It depends on your Latin needs…
Teaching Latin: A Glimpse into my Classroom
Over the last few years, I’ve found a great way to set up my class to maximize retention and fun—all while teaching Latin! What do you do in your classroom?
Seeing Dragons
Dragon has an intriguing etymology that has to do with sight and traces all the way back to the Homeric epics. Can you stand the sight of a dragon?