Aeneas

Aeneas

origins, Rome

Tweet When I was studying Latin at school, I was first introduced to Virgil’s glorious poem, the Aeneid. I doubt whether my teacher might imagine the effect it would have, especially given the tendency for giggling, but it has remained probably my favourite...

Before the Beginning

origins, Rome

Tweet “Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely, “and go on until you come to the end: then stop.” -Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Following the good King’s advice, I thought it suitable to begin this blog with a few...