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Do you like dance music and Greek mythology? Then I have a treat for you! Earlier this week I discovered “Achilles Heel”, an amazing new debut single by rising singer-songwriter J. Maya. Let’s just say I am completely, utterly in love with this mythologically-themed single. In this post, I’ll tell you a bit about the …
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Cloudland Canyon State Park is one of most beautiful places in Georgia. Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a weekend away, put this state park on your list! The first time I visited Cloudland Canyon, I was four. I loved it then, and I love it now – and I’ve been there over...
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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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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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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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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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If you are learning Latin, chances are you have wondered whether you should pay attention to macrons. Opinions vary, but I am firmly in the pro-macron camp. Read on for why you should memorize Latin macrons! When I taught elementary Latin at Harvard, my students had to learn the macrons. I wasn’t super strict about...
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What are the four principal parts in Latin and why are they important? Read this ultimate guide to Latin verb principal parts to find out. Principal parts come up all the time when you are learning Latin. Usually we use this term to refer specifically to the principal parts of verbs. In this post, we...
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Are you wondering how to find the gender of Latin nouns? This post will help you to identify noun gender with confidence. Latin has three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. In most cases, we can predict the gender of a noun based on its meaning or else based on its declension and its nominative...
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Have you ever read Apollonius’ Argonautica? If not, now is the time! Here are my top 6 reasons to read the Argonautica (along with a list of the best English translations). When someone mentions Ancient Greek epic, most people think of The Iliad or The Odyssey. But today I’m not here to discuss Homer. Achilles and Odysseus get...
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