@Pontifex: Would the Romans have tweeted?

Father Foster explains a Ciceronian translation of all things 'twitter' is possible. He claims in fact that he almost jumped out of his skin when he realised that in his letter to Atticus Cicero writes: 'Breviloquentem iam me tempus ipsum facit'.

The Bach Brothers

Our popular 'Latin Lover' shares with us his taste in music and raves about the Bach brothers' education at a Lutheran school.

Germany and Rome's eagles

You just did not steal Roman flags, says our popular 'Latin Lover', as he piles the blame for the Roman's defeat in battle on General Quintilius Varus. (Repeat of 4/27/06)

Sacred Music

The founder of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Pius X once wrote an Instruction on Sacred Music. (Repeat of 3/30/07)

Roman numerals to build the Colosseum

Just think the Romans built the Colosseum in ten years on plans and blueprints with Roman numerals! (repeat of 1/28/11)

Emperor Tiberius

When Jesus said: "Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's", he was referring to the Emperor Tiberius. (repeat of 7/27/07)

All Things Carmelite

Father Reginald Foster explains all things Carmelite. (repeat of 3/14/08