Tag: Latin alphabet

Explore how ancient Rome educated gifted children, blending social class, moral values, and advanced rhetoric for future leaders.

The Roman Senate: how SPQR, auctoritas vs. imperium, and figures from Cato to Cicero and Caesar shaped the Republic, its fall, and the Senate’s lasting legacy.

Discover Ancient Roman board games like Terni Lapilli and Ludus Latrunculorum that shaped social life and strategy play.

Explore the forgotten languages of Rome’s provinces and their impact on culture, identity, and the empire’s linguistic legacy.

Explore Roman writing tools, scripts, literacy spread, and their lasting impact on modern alphabets and society.

Explore Rome's linguistic diversity, from Latin and Greek dominance to lost languages like Gaulish and Punic in a multilingual empire.

Explore the history, structure, and modern relevance of Roman numerals in trade, culture, and everyday life.

Explore the significance of Latin as a lingua franca in ancient Europe, tracing its rise, evolution, and enduring legacy across cultures.

Latin, an Indo-European language of the Italic group, has played a pivotal role in shaping the linguistic landscape of Europe and beyond. Originating in the region of Latium, it became the official language of the Roman Republic and Empire, facilitating communication and administration across vast territories.

Latin, the language of Ancient Romans, evolved from Old Latin to Classical Latin and Vulgar Latin, influencing modern Romance languages and academic fields.