Latin Historians
By C.S. Kraus and A.J. Woodman Abstract: In recent decades there has been a complete revolution in the way we read the historians of Greece and Rome. Their works have been shown to be quite different in nature from…
Category: Latin/Roman Resources
The Power of the Epistolary Preface from Statius to Pliny
By Victoria E. Pagán Article in The Classical Quarterly, vol. 60, no. 1, 2010, pp. 194–201. View on JSTOR
Martial’s Short Poems and Catullus’ Long Poems
By Patricia Larash Article in The Classical Outlook, vol. 85, no. 4, 2008, pp. 136–140. View on JSTOR
Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World: Ovid
by Katharina Volk Abstract: This book provides a unique and accessible introduction to the complete works of Ovid. Using a thematic approach, Volk lays out what we know about Ovid’s life, presents the author’s works…
Ennius’ Annals: Poetry and History
By Cynthia Damon and Joseph Farrell Abstract: In the context of recent challenges to long-standing assumptions about the nature of Ennius’ Annals and the editorial methods appropriate to the poem’s fragmentary remains,…
Reading the Letters of Pliny the Younger: An Introduction
By Roy K. Gibson and Ruth Morello Abstract: This is the first general introduction to Pliny’s Letters published in any language, combining close readings with broader context and adopting a fresh and innovative…
The Urban Image of Augustan Rome
By Diane G. Favro Abstract: Since antiquity, Roman architecture and planning have inspired architects and designers. In this volume, Diane Favro and Fikret Yegül offer a comprehensive history and analysis of the Roman…
Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide
By Amanda Claridge, with contributions by Judith Toms and Tony Cubberley Abstract: The ultimate guide to all the important archaeological sites in the city of Rome from the period 800 BC to AD 600, with over 200 site…
Veni Vidi Vici and Caesar’s Triumph
By Ida Östenberg Abstract: The significance of veni vidi vici was discussed in its context. Article in The Classical Quarterly New Series, Vol. 63, No. 2, p813-827. Cambridge University Press on behalf of The…
The Partial Historians
By Fiona Radford and Peta Greenfield Abstract: A podcast series that covers Roman history from the republic to the empire. Topics range from society, politics, and warfare. Podcast. 2013 – . View on…
Latin/Roman Resources
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