Vesuvius: Latin at CES

links for 2005-02-25

• Ask Dr. Dig about Ancient Greece and Rome
  Your questions answered by Dr. Dig, from Dig magazine.
  (categories: archaeology webresources)
• LacusCurtius • A Gateway to Ancient Rome
  One of the greatest resources for people interested in antiquity.
  (categories: webresources)
• Roman Archaeology
  (categories: weblogs news)
• NT Gateway Weblog
  Weblog about biblical studies
  (categories: weblogs news NewTestament)
• Perseus Digital Library
  Amazing online encyclopedia for the study of the ancient world. First rate!
  (categories: webresources Perseus)
• The Stoa Consortium
  Innovative and interesting online publications about the ancient world, with a blog on the main page
  (categories: webresources weblogs)

links for 2005-02-24

• Classics in Contemporary Culture
  Regular blog on classical influences seen in, er, contemporary culture. Great stuff!
  (categories: weblogs news)

links for 2005-02-23

• Eumachia's Inscription
  This exercise takes you through the entire inscription from Eumachia's building in the Forum of Pompeii.
  (categories: Pompeii inscriptions)
• A Walk Through Pompeii
  A lengthy, well-illustrated look at Pompeii from the point of view of an imaginary visitor. Lots of detail!
  (categories: Pompeii webresources)

links for 2005-02-19

• Maps for Students
  Ancient World Mapping Center -- high quality maps to view online or print
  (categories: Rome webresources maps)
• Resources for the Study of Pompeii and Herculaneum
  Page of links from Professor Cynthia Damon of Amherst
  (categories: webresources Pompeii)
• Ancient Sources for Pompeii and Herculaneum
  Collection of writings in Latin and English from Professor Cynthia Damon of Amherst
  (categories: webresources Pompeii)
• BBC History: Ancient Romans
  Excellent resource
  (categories: Rome webresources)
• BBC History: Pompeii The Last Day
  Website for the BBC/Discovery documentary
  (categories: webresources Pompeii documentary)
• The Undoctored Past's feed for Vesuvius
  The Undoctored Past has added my site Vesuvius as a source for classics-related headlines
  (categories: weblogs Vesuvius-website)
• blogographos entry mentioning Vesuvius
  My classics weblog Vesuvius has already been discovered and commented upon
  (categories: weblogs Vesuvius-website)
• Paula Chabot Slide Catalog
  Images of Ancient Rome and Pompeii: Be sure to check out the images of Caecilius's house!
  (categories: photos Pompeii Rome Caecilius)
• Vindolanda Tablets Online (Oxford University)
  These writing tablets, found in a garbage pile, show what it was like for Roman soldiers stationed far from home in Britain
  (categories: webresources AncientBritain)
• Discovery Channel: Pompeii The Last Day
  Website for the BBC/Discovery documentary
  (categories: webresources Pompeii documentary)

links for 2005-02-18

• Rogue Classicism
  Frequently updated website with news about Latin, the Ancient World, classics, and more.
  (categories: news webresources weblogs)

links for 2005-02-17

• Epistolae Flaviae: Caroline Lawrence's Blog
  Recent writings on writing, life, and travel from Caroline Lawrence, the author of the Roman Mysteries series of historical novels
  (categories: books RomanMysteries)
• Amazon.com Books: The Companion Guide to Rome
  (categories: books travel Rome Amazon)
• Amazon.com Books: Rome in Detail : A Sophisticated Traveler's Guide
  (categories: books travel Rome Amazon)

links for 2005-02-16

• The Roman Mysteries books by Caroline Lawrence
  Official site for the historical fiction series set in Ancient Rome during the time before and after the eruption of Vesuvius
  (categories: books RomanMysteries)
• Cambridge Latin Course - Online Activities Book 1
  Online activities for our Latin textbook (Red cover: stories in Pompeii)
  (categories: CambridgeLatin Caecilius Pompeii)
• Cambridge Latin Course - Online Activities Book 2
  Online activities for our Latin textbook (Blue cover: stories in Roman Britain and Alexandria, Egypt)
  (categories: CambridgeLatin AncientBritain Alexandria RomanEgypt)
• Pompeii: The Last Day - Wikipedia
  Article with images about the BBC/Discovery documentary.
  (categories: photos documentary Pompeii)
• Digging for the Truth Website
  Website for the History Channel archaeology tv series
  (categories: webresources archaeology documentary)

Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries

I highly recommend Caroline Lawrence's engaging and interesting Roman Mysteries series of historical fiction novels. I especially recommend the official Roman Mysteries website, which has information on all of the books, including:

• The Thieves of Ostia  (Learn about the historical background of ancient Ostia and read the first chapter)


• Book Two:  The Secrets of Vesuvius  (read the first chapter)


• Book Three: The Pirates of Pompeii (read the first chapter)


• Book Four:  The Assassins of Rome (read the first chapter)


• Book Five:  The Dolphins of Laurentum (read the first chapter)


• Book Six:  The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina (read an excerpt from the first chapter)


• Book Seven: The Enemies of Jupiter (NOT YET AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.!  But you can still read an excerpt)


• Book Eight: The Gladiator from Capua (NOT YET AVAILABLE IN THE U.S.!  But read the excerpt from the first chapter)


• Book Nine:  The Colossus of Rhodes (NOT YET PUBLISHED ANYWHERE, but due in the U.K. in April.  Read the sneak preview!)

You can also read the following Roman Mysteries short stories online for free!:

• Bread and Circuses:  Takes place after the fifth book, The Dolphins of Laurentum


• The Case of the Missing Coin:  Takes place after the sixth book, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina


• Jonathan vs. Ira:  Takes place after the seventh book, The Enemies of Jupiter