November 16, 2008
Open Question: Latin translation needed?
omnia audite, omnia videte, nil dicite;
omnia edite, omnia bibite, nil prodifite;
nunquam aliquid, nisi pro vobis, inhonorati facite
Bingen museum has a splendid set of Roman medical instruments, which I photographed on a visit two or three years ago.
I’ve been transcribing the museum explanations (which I also photographed) and trying to fit the pictures to the exhibits.
Have a look at this page. If anyone has more knowledge of doctors’ instruments than I (which would not be difficult!) and can guide me to better labelling, I’d be grateful.
CHILDREN at Taunton Prep School were visited by ‘Claudius Maximus’ in full Roman uniform.
The youngsters found out about discipline in the Roman Army and took part in a drill, marching around the school field.
They learned when the Romans invaded Britain and tried on different pieces of a Roman soldier’s uniform.
They also recreated a battle between the Celts and Romans where,
although the latter were outnumbered three to one, they were still
victorious due to superior tactics and their ability to maintain
formation.
November 15, 2008
To Read the Past is to See the Future
Read about North Central High School (Indianapolis, IN) Junior Classical League’s unique charity outreach, the Libri Juliani Project, to benefit victims of domestic violence at a shelter in their city.
CALLING HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LATIN STUDENTS
Spread your enthusiasm for the ancient world to a new generation!
Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the classical world in the elementary and middle school, is accepting applications for faculty positions at LatinSummer 2009 from now through January 26, 2009. Any high school or college Latin student is welcome to apply. LatinSummer is a two-week long program for students on the elementary and middle school levels.
