ClassCiv at Woodhouse

A-Level Classical Civilisation

[Actors of Dionysus @aodtheatre]

Where were most of the Greek tragedies first performed?

At an event somewhere between a religious service, a political rally, a sporting event, a barbecue and a theatre festival…

Here’s a short introduction to the Festival of Dionysus, or the City Dionysia!

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[Arys🏺🪶 @ArysPan]

The Athenian Treasury at Delphi, in the 5th century BC and today.

[The Latin Programme @LatinProgramme]

Latin word of the day: dissimulo, dissimulare, dissimulavi, dissimulatus - conceal, dissemble, disguise

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[Legonium @tutubuslatinus]

Winnie ille Pu is a 1958 translation of Winnie-the-Pooh into Latin by Alexander Lenard. The work was an unexpected hit, becoming the first foreign-language book to make The New York Times Best Seller list, and creating a trend of translating children’s books into Latin.

[The Latin Programme @LatinProgramme]

Latin word of the day: cubo, cubare, cubui, cubitus - lie down, lie back, recline

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[Legonium @tutubuslatinus]

magus numquam sero advenit, Frodo Bagginsis, neque praemature. eo ipso tempore advenit quo in animo advenire habet : A wizard is never late, Frodo Baggins, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.

[Xavi Ruiz @xruiztru]

Map shows the homeland of every character in Homer’s Iliad.

[The Latin Programme @LatinProgramme]

Latin word of the day: adveho, advehere, advexi, advectus - carry, bring, convey (to)

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[The Latin Programme @LatinProgramme]

Latin word of the day: oppugno, oppugnare, oppugnavi, oppugnatus - attack

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[Classical Studies Memes @CSMFHT]

Greeks at Troy: Why are we suddenly getting destroyed in battle after ten years?

Achilles:

[ClassCiv at Woodhouse @ClassicsRoom2]

Getting ready for Open Day tomorrow @WoodhouseCol

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

This wooden rocking cradle was carbonised and perfectly preserved as pyroclastic flows, superheated to 900 degrees, swept over Roman Herculaneum. When it was discovered, the remains of a baby were still in the cradle wrapped in a woollen blanket. 79 AD

[Gareth Harney @OptimoPrincipi]

Man topples two ancient Roman busts in the Vatican Museums 🤬

https://t.co/4DJfjhA0dU

[Brittany. @artistfuly]

I finished the first 3 Classical Latin declension charts. They are available for purchase in my redbubble shop. https://t.co/wfXwOYRmIU

[Legonium @tutubuslatinus]

Classic(al)

[🏛 Colosseo • Foro Romano • Palatino @ParcoColosseo]

The Pine on the Hill

[Legonium @tutubuslatinus]

Ancient Greek animal names. Each animal was chosen for the similarity of their Greek and English names. (Greek Through English, 1924) 🦁

[Woodhouse College @WoodhouseCol]

Really great article from Woodhouse student Phoebe on @ExposureOrg MUST READ! 👏👏👏