History Schmistory: April 21. Rome Founded.

753 BCE. The legendary date of the foundation of Rome. Legend has it that Romulus turned to Remus and said “Good food, great night life. How ’bout here?”

Ludicrous Latin: Ecce potestas casei!

Behold the power of cheese!

Da Vinci Birthday Week Continues!

New Video! Get up close and personal with Mr. Da Vinci himself!

Ludicrous Latin: Semper ubi sububi in caput tuum

Always wear underwear on your head!

Ludicrous Latin: Ad eundum quo nemo ante iit

To boldly go where no man has gone before.

Authentic Paris Photos

Cools Paris shots from Nat Geo Trav.

BrainBashers: Ancient Poetry, Yo!

Which is the Muse of Lyric Poetry?
a. Calliope
b. Clio
c. Erato
d. Euterpe

History Schmistory, April 18: The Zman cometh

417 – St Zosimus begins his reign as Catholic Pope. Nothing significant about St. Zosimus, but doncha think he has a cool name? See, popes can be cool, too!

Happy Birthday, Renaissance Man!

Happy Birthday, Leonardo Da Vinci! 559 years young today! Born April 15, 1452.

Quiz: Amster Amster….

dam dam dam. Take the Amsterdam travel quiz!

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