The ALI Blog
Latin Workshop (3/16/23): Erasmus and His Strange Seal
Erasmus Workshop Details: In one of his numerous letters, Erasmus of Rotterdam – the 15th-century Dutch scholar, philosopher, theologian, and translator – addresses a contentious
Ancient Greek Workshop (3/7/23): ΠΕΡΙ ΑΝΑΚΡΕΟΝΤΕΙΩΝ. On the So-Called Anacreontic Poems.
Anacreontic Poems Workshop Details: Fed up with hexameters, but somewhat intimidated by the prospect of having to recite the great tragedians? Good news! There is
Old English Workshop (2/28/23): How to Read an Old English Poem (even if you can’t read Old English yet)
Old English Poetry Workshop Details: One of the most compelling reasons to learn Old English is to gain access to some of the most beautiful
Ancient Greek Workshop (2/7/23): ΠΕΡΙ ΛΟΓΟΥ ΜΕΡΩΝ. On the Parts of Speech.
Parts of Speech Workshop Details: You are using Ancient Greek actively, but you also want to talk about grammar? Good news! In this workshop, we
Latin Workshop (1/31/23): Pliny the Younger and the Great Escape
Ēgressī tēcta cōnsistimus. Multa ibi mīranda, multās formīdinēs patimur. Pliny the Younger Workshop Details: In his second letter on the topic, Pliny the Younger –
Greek Immersion Camp: Summer 2023
For the first time, the Ancient Language Institute is moving from the internet to the physical world. Come join us in August 2023, for a 10-day Ancient Greek
Old English Workshop (12/7/22): The Runic Alphabet
Runic Alphabet Workshop Details: The runic alphabets of the ancient Germanic languages have fascinated students of language and history, as well as the general public,
Latin Workshop (11/15/22): Pliny and Vesuvius
Interim ē Vesuviō monte plūribus locīs lātissimae flammae altaque incendia relūcēbant… Pliny the Younger Workshop Details: Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Latin Workshop (10/6/22): Cicero in Exile
“Sīc exīstimēs, mē vehementius tuā miseriā quam meā commovērī.” Cicero Workshop Details: Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT (8:00pm – 10:00pm
Latin Workshop (8/25/22): Seneca on Old Age
“Pueritiae maximus in exitu decor est.” Seneca Workshop Details: Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm PDT (8:00pm – 10:00pm EDT) Location: Online