The Royal ‘We’: A History of Nosism
When Queen Victoria (allegedly) declared "We are not amused", she was drawing on a grammatical tradition stretching back to Roman emperors. This article traces the history of nosism—the practice of…
Tag: roman empire
Walls That Talk: Decoding Ancient Graffiti
Forget stuffy royal decrees. Ancient graffiti offers an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of everyday people, from lovelorn Romans to gossiping soldiers. These candid messages, scrawled on the walls of…
The Impact of Latin on the Italian Language
Italian, with its rich history and profound influence in the world of literature and arts, is one of the most interesting languages to study, particularly...