From Whoville to Hogwarts: A Guide to Reading Children’s Books in the Latin Language (Ad Navseam Ep. 69)
Explore the world of children’s books translated into the Latin language. From the genius of Dr. Seuss to the controversy of The Hobbit, Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle review the best (and worst) resources for reading Latin for pleasure.
How to Become a Latin Guru (Part 2): 10 Essential Tips for Mastering the Language
Ready to move from beginner to expert in Latin? Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they share advanced strategies for language acquisition, from the “dative of possessor” hack to the power of the “pitchback” method. Plus, why you should never trust a “hobunk” translation of Rocket Man.
How to Become a Latin Guru: Moving from Grammar to Conversation (Ad Navseam Ep. 63)
Want to master the Latin language? Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they discuss strategies for moving from passive grammar rules to active, spoken Latin. Discover the best resources, the importance of “quotidian” vocabulary, and why you should never trust an online translator with the lyrics to “Rocket Man.”
A Date Which Will Live in Infamy: The Assassination of Cicero and the Death of the Roman Republic (Ad Navseam Ep. 14)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they investigate the brutal death of Marcus Tullius Cicero. Discover the history behind the Philippics, the betrayal at Formiae, and why the death of Rome’s greatest orator marked the end of the Republic.
Gorging on Books: A Feast for the Mind with Cicero, Plato, and Tolkien (Ad Navseam Ep. 13)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they explore the Latin concept of helluari (gorging) on books. From Cicero finding Cato in the library to modern takes on Lewis and Tolkien, discover why intellectual hunger is the best appetite.
The Battle of the Latin Textbooks: Cambridge vs. Ørberg (Ad Navseam Ep. 49)
Are you looking for the best curriculum to learn the Latin language? Join Dr. David Noe, Dr. Jeff Winkle, and Dr. Patrick Owens on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they debate the merits of the Cambridge Latin Course versus Hans Ørberg’s Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata. Discover which method leads to true language acquisition.
Finding the Best Latin Textbook: An Expert Review with Dr. Patrick Owens (Ad Navseam Ep. 48)
Are you trying to learn the Latin language? Join the Ad Navseam Podcast as Dr. Patrick Owens reviews the most popular Latin textbooks, explains the difference between “learning” and “acquiring” Latin, and reveals why speaking the language might be the key to fluency.
Why Achilles Still Matters: Unpacking the Iliad’s Tragic Finale (Ad Navseam Ep. 4)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they explore the tragic conclusion of Homer’s Iliad. Discover the meaning of ekphrasis, why Achilles’ shield is a microcosm of human life, and how the death of Hector reveals the brutal cost of war.
The Bible of the Greeks: Why You Don’t Know the Iliad (Ad Navseam Ep. 3)
Join Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast as they dive into Book 9 of Homer’s Iliad. Discover why the Trojan Horse isn’t in the poem, the real meaning of Achilles’ rage, and why the “Bible of the Greeks” is essential reading for understanding the ancient world and the Latin language.
Why Latin Learners Need Homer: Unpacking the Iliad with Ad Navseam (Episode 2)
Dive into Homer’s Iliad with Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle on the Ad Navseam Podcast. Discover why concepts like hubris and xenia differ from modern values, the meaning of in medias res, and how the study of Greek classics enriches the pursuit of the Latin language.