Questions tagged [roman-culture]

64 questions
16
votes
3 answers

What is the largest online Latin speaking community?

I noticed that many online places where Latin could be spoken are dead (unlike the language itself). Where can I practice Latin online? Is there any chat or forum that is really active?
user144578
  • 161
  • 1
  • 3
9
votes
1 answer

Did the Romans have children's books?

In the same vein as our other "Did the Romans have..." questions, I would like to know: Did the Romans have any children's books? I am especially interested in preserved examples, but a second-hand mention would also count. It's a common (and…
brianpck
  • 40,688
  • 5
  • 94
  • 204
5
votes
0 answers

Did the Romans divide plays into acts and what did they call them?

In a previous question it was asked what the acts were called in Greek plays. Did the Romans also divide their plays into specific parts, and what did they call them in Latin?
Adam
  • 8,520
  • 3
  • 20
  • 76
2
votes
0 answers

Spondesne Gaiam, tuam filiam (or Gaiam, Lucii filiam), mihi (or filio meo) uxorem dari? Di bene vortant! Spondeo, Di bene vortant!

I would love to hear what "Spondesne Gaiam, tuam filiam (or Gaiam, Lucii filiam), mihi (or filio meo) uxorem dari? Di bene vortant! Spondeo, Di bene vortant!" sounds like! This is what the bride's father told the groom's father to promise his…
Ana Maria
  • 123
  • 1
  • 14
1
vote
1 answer

Difference in the role of Cenaculum and Triclinum

Why Romans had both, Cenaculum and Triclinum, as dinning rooms? What was the difference, and why Cenaculum was upstairs? What was the benefit to have a dining room in the attic. I know what is a triclinum, as I read articles about it. Apart form the…
Quidam
  • 1,776
  • 8
  • 24