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Early legends of Rome – were they later inventions?

Early legends of Rome – were they later inventions?

by George Sharpley | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

The origins of Rome emerge from mythical beginnings (Aeneas, Romulus and Remus), then legends, for example, in the 6th century BC Tullia driving her chariot over her father’s body to help her husband Tarquin become king (pictured here by Antonio Gonzalez...
What was the ancient Greek world that the Romans encountered?

What was the ancient Greek world that the Romans encountered?

by George Sharpley | Sep 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Greece as we see it on a map today is a smallish country with a number of small islands, and no part more than forty miles from the sea. The land is divided by mountains, separating the ancient cities (poleis), which were seldom capable of laying aside their squabbles...

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The Latin Qvarter was set up by George Sharpley in 2003 to support the learning and enjoyment of Latin. Courses and presentations are taken around the country to schools, universities, cathedrals, museums and other centres.