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Latin
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Classics Unveiled 
 This site consists of four sections with information culled from books on classical Greece and Rome. "MythNET" provides information about Greek gods and heroes and includes genealogical tables. "Rome Unleashed" provides information about Roman history and includes timelines and tables of rulers. "Rome Exposed" includes information about Roman life such as slavery, attire, and cuisine. "Latin Wordstock" features a Latin to English dictionary and a list of English derivatives from Latin. Searchable. http://www.classicsunveiled.com/ Topics: Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds, History By Place, Languages, Literary Movements and Periods, Literature & Books, Religion Last updated Dec 30, 2003 Nuntii Latini (News in Latin)
"A weekly review of world news in Classical Latin, the only international broadcast of its kind in the world, produced by YLE, the Finnish Broadcasting Company." http://www.yleradio1.fi/nuntii/id91.shtml Topics: Languages Last updated May 9, 2007 Pronunciation of Biological Latin: Including Taxonomic Names of Plants and Animals
"Several authors have identified rules that describe the traditional English pronunciation. Usage varies among individuals and continues to evolve, but the descriptive rules serve as a convenient pronunciation benchmark." Covers vowels, stress on syllables, commemorative names, and other matters. Created by a wildlife biologist. http://www.saltspring.com/capewest/pron.htm Topics: Language, Languages, Literature & Books Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Selected Resources for: Latin
"Selected print and online resources for the study of Latin." Includes electronic texts, bibliographies, dictionaries, and grammar sites. From the libraries at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University in Minnesota. http://library.csbsju.edu/rqs.phtml?subject_id=20 Topics: Languages Last updated May 9, 2007 Yuni Latin Library
This site lists over 1,800 Latin phrases, mottoes, and quotations along with their English translations. Searchable. From Yuni Words of Wisdom, a Web site focusing on inspirational quotations. http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html Topics: Languages Last updated Apr 6, 2005 |
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