In the new Emperors of Rome podcast a special interview with Mary Beard (@wmarybeard.bsky.social) and Rhiannon Evans (@drrhiannon.bsky.social) on imperial dining, where every meal could be a performance. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

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I am so sad about the government scrapping the Latin Excellence Programme mid-year. It was bringing Latin to a range of state schools (with considerable success, as I have witnessed). I am trying hard to resist the idea that it is ill-informed prejudice against the subject. tinyurl.com/5fjr9ywk

Schools face 'significant disruption' after Latin scheme axe

The government has announced it is ending its state school Latin programme mid-year as it seeks to cut costs.

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At long, long last, we have a new podcast episode! We welcome the fabulous Grace Tierney, @wordfoolery.bsky.social, back to the show with her new book, "Words Christmas Gave Us"! We had a great time talking about festive fun and holiday etymologies. alliterative.net/podcast/2024... #etymology

Episode 123: Words Christmas Gave Us, with Grace Tierney — The Endless Knot

Grace Tierney is back with another great book about the word origins, this time “Words Christmas Gave Us"! She regales us with festive stories and we talk about some of the fun traditions and treats o...

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In the new Emperors of Rome podcast: Diocletian and Maximian were keeping Rome safe, and ruling the empire in harmony. So much so that a general named Carausius wanted to be part of the action. "Dyrarchy Plus One" with guest @drcdavenport.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...