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Author Archives: Sander Laanemaa
Why study classical Latin?
At first glance learning Latin might seem a taunting and fruitless endeavor: After all, the Ancient Romans are long gone; classical Latin has evolved into various Romance languages, and the last “native” speaker – Michel de Montaigne – died in … Continue reading
From the pentekonter to the trireme. From the trireme to democracy.
Introduction. Throughout the ages, ships have been the most technologically advanced elements of any society (nuclear submarines and space shuttles in the modern era). Ships have also played a huge role in the cultural, societal, military and economic development of … Continue reading
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