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Best Things To Do in Boston in the Fall

Posted By booksnbackpacks 879 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - New England really comes alive in autumn, and Boston is no exception. Here is my list of the best things to do in Boston in the fall! I have lived in the greater Boston area for the last 4 years and autumn is my favorite season. Fall feels different in the north. And it’s not...
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Duluth, Georgia: Try These 10+ Fun Things To Do

Posted By booksnbackpacks 973 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Have you been to Duluth, Georgia? Find out why you should visit this charming “small town” (my hometown) and what to do once you’re there! Duluth is my hometown, and my mom’s side of the family has lived there since the 1970s. Back then there were less than 2,000 inhabitants. Now Duluth has reached city...
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Genitive Case in Latin: What You Need To Know

Posted By booksnbackpacks 878 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - The genitive case is extremely important in Latin. This ultimate guide will tell you what the genitive is, how to translate it, and how to use it. This post is relevant to students of all different levels, from beginning to advanced. Information is presented from most important to least. If you are just embarking on...
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How To Type Latin Macrons (The Easy Way)

Posted By booksnbackpacks 963 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Macrons are important for indicating length in Latin, but they don’t show up on English keyboards. Here are several easy ways to type Latin macrons on your computer (in Windows or macOS). When I teach Latin, I always encourage my students to pay attention to macrons. (I explain my reasons in my post on why...
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The Ultimate Guide to Latin Person and Number

Posted By booksnbackpacks 860 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Person and number are two important properties of Latin verbs. Read this quick post to learn a) what person and number are and b) how to identify the person and number of any Latin verb. First we will go through each person and number, and then we will examine Latin verb personal endings. These personal...
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Kyiv Monastery of the Caves: Beautiful & Historic

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1123 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Let’s travel virtually to Kyiv, Ukraine, and visit one of its most beautiful tourist attractions: Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. If you are ever in Kyiv (and there isn’t a pandemic), you should definitely check out the lavra, also called the Kyiv Monastery of the Caves. In this post, I’ll give a bit of history and show you …
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Thanatos (End of Us): More Mythology from J. Maya

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1055 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Would you like to listen to a pop song featuring the Greek god of death? Read all about J. Maya’s second single, “Thanatos (End of Us)”, and its mythological background. On January 1, 2021 J. Maya released her debut song, “Achilles Heel”, and it immediately met with great success. As a graduate student in Classics,...
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Myrtle Beach State Park: Beautiful & Relaxing

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1098 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Looking for a scenic and relaxing vacation spot? I have just the place for you – Myrtle Beach State Park on the South Carolina coast. This January my family and I stayed at Myrtle Beach for a few days, and I highly recommend it. The cozy cabins, beautiful beach, and gentle nature trails make the …
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Latin Adjectives for Beginners: The Ultimate Guide

Posted By booksnbackpacks 849 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Are you struggling with adjectives or simply trying to master them? Then this post on Latin adjectives for beginners is just the thing for you. Once you have a handle on Latin nouns, it’s time to dive into adjectives. In this post, I will discuss the all the most important aspects in a beginner-friendly way....
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How To Find the Declension of Any Latin Noun

Posted By booksnbackpacks 1050 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Confused about Latin noun declensions? Then read this quick post to learn how to find the declension of any Latin noun. Latin has five noun declensions (or groups of nouns that share the same case endings). Each and every Latin noun belongs to one of these five declensions, and it is crucial that you be...
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How To Find the Conjugation of Any Latin Verb

Posted By booksnbackpacks 947 days ago on Literature

https://booksnbackpacks.com - Confused about Latin verb conjugations? Read this quick post to learn how to find the conjugation of any Latin verb. Almost all Latin verbs belong to one of four conjugations (or categories). If you aren’t quite sure what a conjugation even is, then pause right here and go read my post all about conjugations. Otherwise,...
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